IEP Dispute Action Guides
Is your school pushing back? Learn what to document, what to ask in writing, and which dispute options may come next.
School Refused to Evaluate My Child for an IEP
Your school said no to testing your child. That doesn't mean the conversation is over. Here's what to do next.
The School Is Not Following My Child's IEP
The IEP says one thing, but the classroom looks different. Here's how to prove it and fix it.
The School Wants to Cut My Child's IEP Services
They say your child 'doesn't need as much help anymore.' Here's how to review the data and respond.
My Child's IEP Goals Are Vague and Not Measurable
Goals like 'will improve reading' are too vague to track. Here's how to request measurable goals tied to progress data.
My Child with an IEP Is Being Repeatedly Suspended
Suspension after suspension, but no one is addressing the root cause. Here's how to break the cycle.
The School Denied Extended School Year (ESY) Services
Your child loses skills over summer break, but the school says ESY isn't needed. Here's how to document regression and request team review.
The School Won't Provide IEP Transportation
Your child needs specialized transportation to access their IEP services, but the school refuses. Here's how to document the need and respond.
The School Changed My Child's Placement Without Consent
Your child was moved to a different classroom, program, or building without an IEP meeting. That's a violation.
The School Is Lowering My Child's IEP Goals Instead of Increasing Support
When your child doesn't meet a goal, the school lowers the bar instead of increasing support. Here's how to ask for a data-based plan.
The School Won't Do a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Your child is struggling with behavior, but the school refuses to investigate why. An FBA may help—here's how to request one.
The School Won't Evaluate for Assistive Technology (AT)
Your child could benefit from technology tools, but the school says they 'don't need it.' Here's how to push for an AT evaluation.
I Was Excluded from My Child's IEP Meeting
The school held a meeting without you—or didn't give you enough notice to attend. Here's what to do.
The School Won't Pay for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
You disagree with the school's evaluation and want your own—at their expense. Here's how the law works.
The School Won't Provide a 1:1 Aide for My Child
Your child needs individual support, but the school says a 1:1 aide is too restrictive or unnecessary. Here's how to ask for a data-based decision.
The School Wants to Remove My Child from General Education
They say your child 'can't handle' the general classroom. Here's what IDEA really says about inclusion.
The School Denied Related Services (OT, PT, Speech, Counseling)
Your child needs therapy services to benefit from their education, but the school says they don't qualify. Here's the standard.
The School Denied Compensatory Services After IEP Violations
The school admitted it did not provide agreed-upon services but refuses to address the lost support. Here's how to document the issue and request a remedy.
The School Isn't Providing IEP Progress Reports
You have no idea if your child is making progress because the school never sends reports. Here's what you're owed.
The School Is Ignoring My Child's Private Evaluation
You paid for a private evaluation that recommends more services, but the school won't even look at it. Here's the law.
The School Is Trying to Graduate My Child Out of Special Education
They say your child is 'ready to graduate' but they still need support. Here's how to protect services through age 21.
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