Williamson County family claims school violated law with 11-year-old daughter

[@user-ir4mg5vx7b]

Unfortunately there is no one who really ensures IEP’s or 504 plans are followed. It’s left entirely up to parents who often don’t understand their children’s rights. That’s why there is a need for advocates

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

I had a 504 and never saw half the accommodations that were approved. My mom used to get pushback because she insisted I attend my OWN 504 meetings.

[@vampirina-vp7op]

@@ReineDeLaSeine14As you should! It is so important that students know how to advocate for themselves and learn how to ask for accommodations after they leave high school. Your mom rocks!

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

Definitely. I nannied for a woman who luckily did understand her kids rights and she was on it from the start, you’d never know her son was autistic cause she even learned the therapies herself. My brother did the opposite and his kids are likely never going to be normal in any way

[@user-fb6lf3vl7p]

These rich districts are a joke. Apology offered because it hit the news.

[@onewayturtles]

You're not kidding. Fairfax County (VA) denied that my son even needs an IEP. Thank goodness we moved.

[@jtomally9681sGamingChannel]

@@onewayturtles Virginia as a whole is a complete joke. So is every state that claims to be "Commonwealth".

[@LA-rc7cw]

They need the advocate these days, schools are dropping the ball more and more and more in so many ways.

[@patrickbrumm4120]

because school boards taken over by Moms for Liberty etc. refuses to accept any responsibility. Electing know-nothings gets you vindictive government

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Parents are dropping the ball when they leave their child’s learning up to strangers. Where were the parents when their daughter was spending hours playing games and looking at videos?! I monitor the usage of my child. Most parents will drop their special needs children off and expect the school to perform magic when they can’t even perform magic.

[@melindaunknown6411]

It’s going to get worse

[@Michael-hb4wc]

That school is digging itself a deep hole...

[@keithscott1926]

Because money is tight with these schools they don’t want to waste the money on helping this child. 😡

[@user-gu4dh3du2x]

No, they're not. Not that I disagree with the point you're making by neglecting this child, but from the standpoint of we have let the school system become a law unto itself. Nobody else in the gov't will buck the school system. The cops won't touch them unless it's something egregious like a teacher molesting a student. No one above their heads ever steps in to right a situation. Just look at what this school system is getting away with right now. Look at how many children have committed suicide over relentless bullying at school after begging and begging administration for help and being ignored. Not a principal or teacher has been prosecuted for their indifference and dereliction of duty. What does that tell you?

[@keltrepes2534]

Homeschooling is looking better and better every day.

[@jessicamontaperto810]

That's why my future kids ll not step foot into public school instances like this I am like no.

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Many do. Then their children end up lacking other skills. Per many reports a lot of children are doing poorly now because of the online schooling do to covid. Its a case of damned if you do damned if you dont. Plus money is an issue. Many no disabled children are not getting the education they need due to not enough funding.

[@breezeh1127]

Looks into K12 online schooling. It changed our whole lives. A lot of the K12 programs are free

[@daisymae3258]

@@eileenmcdonald1599home schooling from dedicated parents is very different then the “remote schooling” during the pandemic. Typically, home schooled children excel academically when compared to their peers in public schools.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

@@daisymae3258 I know some amazing homeschoolers but yu are incorrect. It is difficult to assess whether homeschooled children excel or fall behind. If you go by reports made by the parents (aka the people who have a vested interest in saying homeschoolers excel) Yes, homeschoolers excel but if you look for more objective measures-they are hard to come by. Most homeschoolers never take anything like NAEP. My daughter had a classmate in high school that had been homeschooled. However, she struggled with the community college classes she enrolled in, so even though she had graduated from homeschool-She returned to high school at a public school for 1 1/2 years to fill in the gaps. My son went to a college where 1/2 or more of the students came from homeschooling-including his roommate. He went to a public school. What he found was that while he got some help from his roommate on things like Aristotle and Aquinas, he ws the go to for help in many of the sciences and math for a lot of guys in his dorm. Notably-both students got an amazing comprehensive homeschool education that was well balanced and comprehensive-In the case of my son's roommate-his mother was a pediatrician and his father a classics professor-in addition his oldest sister (10 years older and not homeschooled btw) was a public school teacher - not all homeschoolers are the same and most arent't Mds/Phds and MA ((BTW I also have a cousin she is a DMD and he's a PhD and the gaps in their education make me shudder-They while they were homeschooling, they were able to get help from a nearby relative who was ...you guessed it...a retired public school teacher)

[@whirledpeaz5758]

School district's responses are classic gaslighting.

[@pamelamays4186]

Time to contact a lawyer.

[@mandybradley3079]

Absolutely.

[@AlphaFemmeXtine]

Only prob w that is when a parent is paying for Dr's, and therapies, and taking time off work to orchestrate all the things, some don't have enough for a retainer fee. I learned our rights the hard way and they don't mess w me now. My child's advocates ask me to advocate for others after they witness our meetings and I cannot wait to be able to do so.

[@rdonovan1]

Certainly sounds that way.

[@bertlj6367]

@@AlphaFemmeXtineno retainer probably needed in civil liberties lawsuit

[@AlphaFemmeXtine]

@@bertlj6367 that wasn't my experience, but if you can retain one without that would be great

[@pmclaughlin4111]

My daughter has chronic migraines. which require IEPs. They are brutal. And require parents to have doctorates and law degrees to get them done and to get what? In junior high, we asked for seating away from the window (bright light/glare), to carry water bottle, excused tardiness (one of her triggers at the time was the neurochemical fluctuations when waking up) and notes if she couldn't be in class. We also asked that she be allowed to do group projects on her own more work for her but allowed her to schedule work periods based on migraine conditions) It took 3 years to get THAT. Seating, water, notes, and doing more work.

[@lindag4544]

your child needs a better headache-neurologist there are great meds for migraine now, not perfect but this story is suspect😊

[@pmclaughlin4111]

She is has had reactions to both triptans and ergots. Both are off the table. Anti depressants like amitriptyline are ineffective. Beta blockers had too many side effects. We have not tried botulism. Monoclonal antibodies are the latest classification approved migraine treatment but the insurance coverage sucks. Your skepticism indicates that you don't understand the spectrum of migraine symptoms or treatments. ...btw she was seen by a team at one of the best pediatric neurological departments in the country and a fabulous neurologist but migraines mandate very very individualized approaches.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

I forgot to say. I am actually insulted and offended by your arrogance. And you missed the point. The IEP process is brutal and degrading even when you are well informed and asking for simple accommodation s

[@MaraschinoPenguin31415]

I’m wondering why she needs an IEP and not a 504. Sounds like she needs accommodations, not specialized education.

[@justjennifer8448]

@@lindag4544It’s clear from your unsympathetic response, you or a family member you love has not experienced debilitating migraines that are not able to be helped much by medication. Not every medication works for everyone! Gaslighting people about their medical diagnosis isn’t very kind, especially when you clearly lack knowledge about how many suffer from this without proper medications that work despite the fact they may have tried everything their neurologist has in their arsenal. I rarely respond to rude comments anywhere, but the momma in me just couldn’t help it. This momma shared an experience that was valid for her and her child and you, without knowing any actual facts basically accused her of lying. I’m genuinely curious as to why that’s your default reaction?

[@melissagallinetti9521]

They have ten days from the IEP meeting request to make it happen or face a huge fine. I am in Alabama and I have requested three IEP meetings that were ignored and I fully intend to sue. These schools get at least 15,000 dollars a year extra per child with an IEP.

[@davidlafleche1142]

That's Socialism for you. They just keep raising taxes, don't spend it on the job it's supposed to do and simply steal the money for themselves (John 12:6, KJV).

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Suing in court is expensive. A lot of the time, the courts first require you to go through the review process...IDEA is a federal law....administered by the Dept of Education. Trump plans to get rid of the Dept of Education... In other words, the courts refuse it and the investigators will be gone

[@davidlafleche1142]

@@margarethobson2271 ...which, of course, they'll never answer.

[@margarethobson2271]

If they don’t reply, the next step is to contact the Special Education office of the state education agency. The parents have to be given a Parents Rights book at every IEP meeting that outlines steps to take and who to contact when you disagree with what the school is doing. The contents of this booklet are specified by federal law. Most districts don’t want to deal with the state agency.

[@margarethobson2271]

As Melissa above noted, they face a huge fine in addition to a law suit.

[@7178dw]

Yep, the district is doing things against the law by not having meeting. Parents have a right for an advocate to be there. It's against the law not allowing an advocate to be there by the school.

[@SugarMollyHazel]

Take your child out of there fast. Schools like that should be shut down. It’s not a School, it’s a daycare for special needs kids. Your kid will be so far behind due to them if she stays. Like they said they make her watch videos not teach. Trust me I have been there as a child. And until this day it still makes me mad. I wasn’t slow I just needed a little bit of help. I finally got the right kind of help when I left that School!

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

So you want all children to go without? Sad

[@damonr4136]

​@@eileenmcdonald1599That's not what was said at all

[@CrazyBear65]

I finally got what I needed in 1983 when I dropped out of high school and got my GED.

[@qbear1045]

I find it interesting that the school is not answering the questions presented but rather just giving "prepackaged" answers that are at best generalizations. If you have nothing to hide, you typically are direct and more than willing to answer the questions clearly. They are not which immediately makes me think that they are hiding something.

[@byndass5552]

This happened to my grandson! Very sad these schools don’t follow their own guidelines!!!

[@dawnstraughen755]

Great reporting! This is going on in many schools! Its awful to have to fight the system just to get a meeting! Keep fighting for your child's rights! 🙏👍

[@juliehudson6539]

That is totally disgusting and unacceptable

[@Timbrock1000]

The next advocate she should bring should be an attorney! Nothing like a lawsuit to make wrongdoers get their a$$ in gear!

[@MeredithPutvin]

An Attorney in addition to the Advocate.

[@margarethobson2271]

If you bring an attorney, you have to notify the district in advance. (You don’t if it’s just an advocate). If the attorney is present-even on the phone, the district will have their attorney present as well. If you record the IEP meeting, the district will also record the meeting. I’ve been in meetings with advocates, attorneys, and recorders. They can be positive and collaborative or adversarial.

[@aminat65]

I think the advocate was rude and sarcastic.

[@MyPrintOnDemandJourney]

SUE tf out of this school district!!!!! This sweet girl deserves better-and so do her parents!

[@mikepalmer2219]

And the ones responsible suffer zero consequences and the tax payer foots the bill. That will show them…

[@MyPrintOnDemandJourney]

@@mikepalmer2219 FACTS! Unfortunately 😞

[@aminat65]

@@mikepalmer2219 People who are quick to sue do not care who gives them the money. They just want money.

[@gatorgrandma6174]

The parents brought an advocate without telling the school. The principal called Special Education Department at the district headquarters. Standard procedure. I have no doubt the principal was told to cancel the meeting.

[@MeredithPutvin]

Not standard procedure. It's a delay tactic by the school, especially in light of the Demostrated Academic Regression. The Child is not receiving services as mandated by law. You do not have to announce the inclusion of an advocate.

[@theoriginalkrabbypatty]

BECAUSE THEY’RE NOT DOING THEIR JOB!!

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Actually it is . and the recording of those not notified is a problem.

[@joifire]

Facts 💯!!!

[@damonr4136]

​@@eileenmcdonald1599Tennessee is a one- party recording State, they didn't need to let anyone know they were recording.

[@bobmazzi7435]

This is the sort of situation where a parent and an instructor need to be in close, regular contact. Waiting till the school year is mostly over to schedule a meeting and then canceling the meeting on short notice is NOT in the best interests of the child.

[@MeredithPutvin]

The Mother had been pushing all year. May was the first time she could pin down the team for an appointment. Delay tactic by the school

[@AlphaFemmeXtine]

TN SUCKS!! I had to fight for 5 years (kindergarten through 5th grade) to get an IEP for my daughter (diagnosed officially w autism and adhd) but bc she's "high functioning" they ignored every request I made to communicate. The principal was a total jerk after my kid got molested by another student and I DEMANDED a meeting. She refused to accept her diagnosis bc she "didn't see it". Even though she isn't a Dr. My kid needed 2 independent diagnosis before finally giving us a meeting. Principal cried in the hall apologizing but by then, in 5th grade it was too late. They destroyed my child spirit. Kids bullied her and worse, the teachers (bc the principal just told them she was annoying). I expect that from kids, but the adults?!? Come on! The moment I got an advocate, it got the wheels moving. They only cared about covering their butts and their lies. I'm so sorry this family went through that. I am going to be am advocate one day so other families don't go through what me and my daughter went through. I hate my child's elementary school (except a few angel teachers that helped put her confidence back together in 5th grade). My experience was in Blount County TN

[@answerman9933]

Move to a place that does not "suck".

[@dfuss2756]

I admire that you want to be an advocate. Good luck and fight on for what is right!

[@candykane4271]

I had high functioning grandson in Minnesota ..who was in special Ed study room until the last 6 months of high school. He ended up loosing his temper because he no longer felt safe because he was bullied.He had to leave 6 weeks before graduation. Luckily the system came through because he was high functioning he had already basically completed all his school work, the district had him sit in class in a separate school for problem kids…another type of experiment. He is employed for the last 5 years works quietly behind the scenes stocking.

[@SMcCaskill]

For educated people some school administrators sure make boneheaded decisiones.

[@joyfitzgerald9878]

💯

[@mikeokeefe2014]

In other words the school board patted themselves on the back and dismissed the whole thing ....disgusting

[@CRAFT7445]

School boards say they want more parents to be involved...until the parents get involved and find out what's happening, or not happening, within their child's school.

[@shanac5536]

We have been also having "moments" of uncertainty for our autistic son's school. He is 8 years old. The entire second grade will go on a field trip and his class is not allowed to attend. His class was never part of any elementary school Christmas chorus or spring sing a longs. They don't allow them to eat in the cafeteria with the other children either. Something is definitely not right. I don't know what to do. I can't move and I am disabled and cannot afford homeschooling. He is a good boy that just wants to do normal kid things. It breaks my heart.

[@sethwtucker]

I'm a special educator, I've also worked as an Educational Advocate for a disability support agency that works with families of kids who have the same disability I do. If you're bringing an advocate let the school know ahead of time. While the rules are different between a lawyer and an advocate, it's still good practice to let them know. In my state the law is that if you're bringing a lawyer or recording the meeting you are required to let the IEP team know so they have an opportunity to do the same. It's not illegal, you just need to be transparent. I've gone into too many schools where things got acrimonious because people didn’t communicate. Honesty I don't know the full story here, but it sounds like the advocate came in and added fuel to the fire instead of helping make the situation worse. If this was their first encounter with the school they royally messed up. If this is after a string of problems then the school was way out of line.

[@lonknight3197]

The school doesnt want to admit that they had no teachers qualified to teach her.

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

And?

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

Firstly it’s absolutely ridiculous that it took until May to schedule the IEP meeting. Each school is supposed to have IEP teams in place and so it should never take that long to put a meeting on the calendar when a parent request one particularly in the case of a child that already has an existing documented condition, IEP in place, and when the parent believe that her goals and needs are not being met. Secondly, that conversation that was recorded sounded like the person had no idea what power they had a what they should be doing. If they’re going to cancel the meeting last minute they certainly should’ve had a better reason then I don’t know and I’m not sure.

[@andricheli]

I worked in special education for many years as a case manager with a private organization. We provided wraparound supports to families of kids with developmental disabilities. I was frequently asked by families and county staff to attend IEP meetings to advocate for families and help them understand their rights, and explain what services the child needed to be sufficiently reported at school. I could not have ever imagined advocates would be denied access to these meetings when parents wanted them present. I was often able to help parents understand what they could request and help the school staff better understand each family's situation. Advocates at these meetings are critical for getting the right services into a child's IEP. Good for this family for speaking up; they will help others in this situation.

[@craftiestcraftstress]

This was happening with my daughter who has Down Syndrome, not only was she regressing but she was also getting bullied. I tried talking to them and working with them to see no change. So I took my daughter out of the district and began homeschooling her. She is now thriving. She has friends who are also homeschooled and understand kindness. Unfortunately, schools do not have the ability to actually help our children anymore because there is way to much bureaucracy within our schools. Its not just special needs students, its all students who suffer. But honestly it was the best thing ever for us. I'm happy to be able to spend quality time with my daughter every day, watch her learn and grow.

[@freedomcat]

The principal did not want an advocate there to point out what they were doing wrong and illegally.

[@jacktomasek7171]

Time to get tough girl ! Send your lawyer to the Feds and DEMAND Justice ! After all they committed a Federal Crime at that school !

[@MaraschinoPenguin31415]

I’m almost surprised that this is news. It’s a widespread problem across the country.

[@user-zu5do6ri6r]

Right! Entitled parents believe society owes them.

[@kmuno1783]

They are absolutely are breaking the Law and they would qualify for a federal attorney.

[@damonr4136]

I hope they pull their child from that school, I hope they have the means to make another decision regarding her educational needs, the amount of involvement a school has in a child's life literally terrifies me

[@paulready8897]

The family needs to hire a lawyer to sue the school and the school district involved.

[@worldtraveler3044]

Everyone involved needs an advocate; The child, parents & including the principal who was blindsided. Both sides need full support staff so everything is followed legally.

[@agneslong2323]

The principal was not 'blindsided' when a meeting took months to arrange.

[@Kaza0kun]

My mom used to write IEPs and make sure they were followed. She would have NEVER let something like this happen! She’s retired now, but I know the kids at her school were well cared for.

[@tylerbuckley4661]

They should sue the crap out of that school for failing to meet that childs needs in her education and sue that school board

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

And who do you think that would benefit? No one. It would not only hurt the special needs students it would affect the others just trying to learn. And the ones that end up paint are the tax payers.

[@tylerbuckley4661]

@@eileenmcdonald1599 but letting them get away with what they are doing is not beneficial to the students either suing them would get them to do the education those students instead doing nothing about it like you want to do doing nothing harms those students worse

[@tylerbuckley4661]

@@eileenmcdonald1599 no it does not the tax PAYERS ARE NOT GOING TO SUFFER THEY ARE THE ONES WHO PUT THEBONES HARMING THOSE CHILDREN IN PLACE SO WHAT YOU ARE SAYING IS LET THE SCHOOL BOARD CREATE MORE HARM BY DOING SQUAT FOR THOSE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN HUH DRPRIVE THOSE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN YOU ARE THE PROBLEM IF YOU SUE THE SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD IT MAKES THEM HIRE PROPER TEACHERS TO HELP THEM DINGUS

[@barbararose88]

I was on the school board in my town and also on the Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The school district cannot and should not discuss any student or employee publicly. For the student, it is a violation of FERPA. For employees, it is a subject that may result in legal action, and these matters are kept private so to not impact the legal matters.

[@LucyMorningstar999]

In 2024 this sh*t is still happening. Unbelievable.

[@jimthompson8947]

"Bethesda" says it all really.

[@MrTwenty20video]

Poor girl is probably having a hard time. Especially if staff is not coopertive.

[@dangeary2134]

A lawyer versed in this kind of violation by state employees would be the best thing they could get.

[@conradsieber7883]

Having worked in SPED the law provides for advocates participating in all official meetings... These district officials have access to attorneys but the family can't have an advocate...

[@LadyLithias]

As a teacher, when I hear a parent telling me that their child is using their Chromebook innappropriately, I really wish they'd come to the conversation with solutions. I can teach the students or I can sit there and monitor their Chromebook usage. I can't do both. There are all kinds of software that the schools can spend a lot of money on, but the kids find ways around every obstacle that is placed in front of them. Scheduling IEPs does take time. They have tests they run, interviews, and then they have to get a number of individuals' schedules all aligned so that the key participants are available. Canceling the IEP, therefore, would be infuriating for all involved.

[@robertfergusson5367]

If the school district doesn't want to comply with Federal standards then it doesn't need its federal funds or its accredidation. I am sure once the Feds step in and start talking about pulling funds then a lot of people will be fired and replaced with those who will do the jobs. I hope they sue and win.

[@triciatinker9456]

The school also had to follow time limits by the federal government concerning how many days the parents are kept waiting for a meeting.

[@fashiondiva6972]

No, the principal didn’t have any discretion to refuse to meet, none that’s legal anyway. The statute isn’t permissive in that regard. I was around when IDEA was implemented. But hey, what do I know after 30 years practicing law?🤦🏾‍♀️🙄

[@rhondah.1478]

Can't have an advocate? The school just wanted to be able to railroad the parents without someone who could call them on their BS being present.

[@danielcarter491]

From my experience, the IEP is almost useless for actually ensuring that activities take place in the classroom. Beyond that, they are good for things like special accommodations in environment or transportation. Another issue is that very few teachers get any useful training that specializes in autism and other neuro non-typical behaviors. The lessons are often not appropriately geared to the needs of the student. In some ways they are, but my experience is that emotional impairments (which are very often a significant factor) are not given much consideration. This results in a child that is stressed and begins "acting out". The teachers are more stuck on getting compliance and results from the child rather than helping the child where they are at mentally. Unfortunately, I would have to say that I've seen this type of behavior from the older teachers who are tenured and supported by the unions and administration. Younger teachers, who are often better suited, are pushed aside or kept silent.

[@thomasconnolly5291]

Worthless school officials, imagine that.

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

It's time the executive branch get punished when they violate rights and laws.

[@blankenmom]

The irony here, is that if this family chose to homeschool, suddenly the system would be uber concerned about her education plan.

[@gailgregory95]

Transfer out of this district find a school that will take your daughter with open arms and it will change everything for her. The original school would have to pay it is called cross services. I have known parents that had to sue to get what is best for their children. Best of luck for your little angel🥰

[@JosephWett-vw7zp]

If these schools followed the IEP guidelines, as they are required by law to do, with as much energy as they use rejecting the IEP guidelines, there would be no problem. Every teacher is given the guidelines for every special needs student they have. But so many of them are “Hell Bent”on not following the guidelines. My wife and I have seen this with our son.

[@carlosrivera4514]

Sounds like nothing but lies coming from the school.

[@ladyanime100]

Once upon a time, people judge parents for thinking about homeschooling for their kids. Now people recommend it. How things have changed because parents and society no longer trust public schools.

[@ShaylaAnthony]

An advocate is there because not all parents know their rights and not all schools know the law. Advocates can help you understand your rights and your children's rights, and help obtain the special education services your child needs and help facilitate disputes with the district. They aren't lawyers, but they certainly can tell you when it is likely time to get one.

[@lisadempsey9259]

The advocate should have said yes I have the power to be here!

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

The school over reacted & canceled the meeting An advocate Coming to a meeting is nothing to panic about Reschedule the meeting - the school can ask someone from central office to attend , I hope the parents let the team know they were recording

[@dwsmyyth3480]

The school just got caught violating rights.

[@jalan02]

It sounds as though these 'administrators' knew full-well they were doing something wrong, if not improper.

[@Secondhandlegs]

School districts really are out here, gaslighting parents of disabled children. This is just the first family that has gone public.

[@thisolddog2259]

Poor little thing! If they refuse, an advocate is an admission of wrongdoing!

[@kimhohlmayer7018]

That school is screwy. Why was there a hitch about having an IEP meeting just because the parents brought an advocate? I’m very pro educator but when they are wrong, they are wrong. I had an issue like that with my son and it did not improve until we changed school districts. Sometimes the administration just isn’t any good. It goes all the way to the top with the superintendent.

[@christophershields3788]

I think there should be one special education school in each district to handle all iep students You can better understand and coordinate teachers and training while not bringing down the education of normal kids

[@drayne3750]

Williamson County provides a good education. Some people just like to complain

[@annai157]

Defund public schools. The problem is that the schools act like they're doing you a favor to use YOUR money, to educate YOUR child. This is because they get the tax money whether they do the job or not. When parents hold the purse-strings, and determine their own child's education, this improves. Reduce the tax burden, so families have more disposable income, and can make choices about their kids' education.

[@answerman9933]

And fund what in its pace? If governments begin funding private schools then soon they will become "public" in all but name. He who has eth gold makes the rules.

[@annai157]

@@answerman9933 Let citizens keep their OWN money, and make their own choices. The idea that the government should fund things - of their choosing - is the problem. (To be clear - I'm not in favor of the poor being left without education. I just think it should require qualifying, more like food stamps, rather than being forced upon every citizen regardless of need or ability to pay)

[@susannemayer9949]

@@annai157yes, let’s keep the children ignorant and live in poverty for the rest of their lives working at minimum paying jobs or just to eat one meal a day so you can eat your take out and get fat and watch tv and make judgmental comments! Love thy neighbour and support each other! See the potential in all and not just the ones that have “money”.

[@annai157]

@@susannemayer9949 I don't think you read my follow up comment - as I specifically addressed this concern of yours. And, I believe the exact problem in this segment is that the lovely little girl in question is NOT being properly educated under the current system.

[@MeredithPutvin]

@@annai157 School Choice is not the answer you think it is. It is being used to fund "Private schools" and put more money into the pocket of the wealthy like Devos. Instead of advocating for less funding to an already cash strapped system, how about increasing funding and services? When you cut funding, the above is the result. You are basically creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[@darknagaadventures7884]

Sue the district, and don't settle until all offending people surrender their licenses for life and they get enough money to correct their crimes against the child

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Not a very educated comment

[@missf4681]

Is she looking for a law suite?

[@billcarr6289]

Military families get advocates all the time. Why is this different

[@candykane4271]

Done with public anything!

[@johninsalisbury2010]

but when they can do the work, but they have an IEP (not in this case) the student can wind up refuse to work, and they still pass (even if in a regular class)

[@LadyNStreet]

Lawsuit

[@tmactable]

What is the evidence that an IEP provides the best possible education?

[@user-sf7lv4jm4c]

That little girl is such a cutie. It’s a shame schools aren’t educational institutions anymore. Now they call parents terrorists and report them to the FBI. Federal Bureau Of Ignorants.

[@SM-vs4ro]

They are covering their butts. Management is insuring their jobs are not at risk. It’s all about their pensions.

[@wadesanecki7269]

This happens far more than you think. Schools do not have qualified staff to coordinate, implement, and oversee these programs. Corners are cut to save money, which in turn makes the administration of the schools look good, and justify bonuses on top of their overinflated salaries. It mostly happens in smaller school districts where money is tight, and the "good ole boy" network prevails between the local school board and administration. In bigger urban districts this happens, but nowhere near as often because there is more scrutiny, and thus more lawyers ready to step in and make sure the policies are in fact followed, and the children receive the help they need. These programs are well funded, but the school boards and administrators find loopholes in the laws in order to pay certain "friends" more money. It is indeed sad that in order to get the help this young girl needs, and for which funds are provided, her mother will have to go to court. Otherwise the schools will stall and delay every way they can when releasing the records for this case. If they have done nothing wrong, why are they afraid to let everybody see they are telling the truth. It will drag on for years, and those responsible will have retired, or moved on to other positions in other schools, and they will never be held accountable.

[@kl4888]

Time to homeschool then you can be sure all your children’s educational needs are being met to the best of their ability. If you as a parent don’t have the skills or knowledge there are hundreds of parents in homeschool communities that have been there and will have many suggestions for you to choose from.

[@JaneJetsin]

Moronic Homeschooling for children without special needs is cult indoctrination. You’re not qualified

[@MeredithPutvin]

And when nearly 2/3rds of Homeschool students are not meeting reporting requirements? And you would need to replace the income of the parent forced to stay home.

[@user-zu5do6ri6r]

Well heck! Homeschooling has a full ⅓ better chance of educating your kids. 100% of children who go to public schools do not meet basic standards.

[@JaneJetsin]

@@user-zu5do6ri6r Christians sniff the reeking buns of angels and act like it’s cocaine. Let them eat butt cheese

[@crispinjr.dulatre1866]

They were found out so they dodge. Get the Lawyer out.

[@sh8nn0n92]

Yet- states are allowing secrecy- when children are “tr8nistioned “ at school😰😰fight for your rights!

[@sibhuskyguy]

I bet if the advocate worked for the school district, not the parents and child, they would have had that meeting. funny how that works... the only advocates considered legitimate are the ones employed by the company/school district/hospital in question.

[@leward7788]

idk about their are but that's illegal in mine. a school would get in huge trouble, maybe lose funding/accreditation etc i worked for years in the field. it's been a bit, but i could've sworn that was a Federal thing, not just in my State

[@meansnowflake]

So someone wanted a district representative and suddenly that's bad? Especially since the meeting was held at the end of the year? 😂 Entitlement at it's craziest.

[@practicalparenting]

Most sped teachers are really wonderful people, as are the majority of educators. However, being a great person and a great educator are not necessarily related. Colleges and school districts do NOT do a very good job in helping our educators become effective, professional teachers. I say this after a 40+ year career in public education across multiple states and districts.

[@Bentriverrusher]

School admin is used to dealing with children where their athouritie is Godlike and all powerful. A single no or the act of questioning them can bring on anything from tremors to full on fits. This seems to be one of those full on fits.

[@germel1155]

It is all about money, no love, care and attention for the child.

[@jessicamontaperto810]

I had a similar situation 17 years ago. I was taken out of the school system ). Minus chrome book. It is not surprising what happened to this 11 year old girl I can't stand special ed. She does need to be taken out of the school system.

[@saltyolbroad2962]

Carol couldn't look? That was a lame-ass response! Good job, Amands! 👍 You're actually "journalisming!" Tis a rare event these days!

[@Aminuts2009]

They broke the law and got caught. Its cover up time.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

My sons OT PT offered to go with me. Its part of her job. I dont know how many times they canceled. Rescheduled or I showed up & they couldnt come up with the required people. Like just 1 of his teachers

[@carlsheperd2471]

Why is she in a public school?

[@deborahhamman5567]

Why would she not be in a public school?

[@Chronically_JBoo]

Try talking to other schools in the area maybe they'll help

[@shadowcult464]

I want to say that go journalism exist, even in an organization that has cultural issues with the truth.

[@tereseduffy6591]

What is the school doing to knowingly violated the law?

[@pasques]

LOOKING GOOD TENNESSEE!! VERY REPUBLICAN!!! 😂

[@jordanas3750]

This is common behavior by educators and administrators throughout special needs educational actors. They violate federal law as needed, knowing there are to my count only 2 court cases that met an end in judicial decisions for the children and against schools. Now the legal route takes bt 5 to 10 yrs on average because of the protections bone deep in the institutions. Do your due diligence journalists I should not have to out do you in research.

[@saltyolbroad2962]

Oh and should you have to sue, since your daughter has down syndrome, it would also (your law suit) or should include a possible violation of the ADAA. I don't know for sure - but ask the attorney should yo go that route.

[@sherilynpolitis9861]

The advocate is right it is against the law. They have to do it. And iep, is super hard to get. My young’s is spectrum and it took to 2 grade to get him one.

[@janetscruising]

In my state that’s not true