Placement Changes: Notice Requirements and Your Rights
A breakdown of what legally counts as a change in placement, what prior written notice must include, and how the stay-put provision protects families during a dispute.
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Yes, You Can Say No. Yes, You Can Also Say Now.
A clear explanation of IDEA reevaluation timelines — how to request a reevaluation early, when and how to decline consent for one, and why timing itself is a form of leverage.
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The School’s Evaluation Isn’t the Only One That Counts
A clear breakdown of when and how to request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) — what the law actually requires, how to write the request, and what happens if a district stalls.
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Evaluation Timelines: What’s Required and What Happens When a District Misses Them
A clear breakdown of legally required special education evaluation timelines, what counts as a valid delay, and the concrete steps to take when a district misses its deadline.
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Somebody Is Going to Read This Note Under Oath. Write It That Way.
A direct guide to writing behavior documentation that survives due process hearings, audits, and legal review — and why the habits that make notes defensible are the same habits that make them actually useful.