As a parent, you may think your child needs a specific service or program. Perhaps your belief is founded on some research you did on the internet or a conversation you had with a friend. But how can you convince the school to implement these changes on your child's IEP? If the school agrees with you, that's great. But if the school begins to question your request or flat-out refuses to provide this service or program you need a plan.
BSEA releases 2009 Statistics
The Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals has released its statistics for 2009. The statistics reveal that most disputes with school districts result in a resolution long before a hearing decision is issued, and if the dispute reaches the hearing stage the school district is likely to prevail.