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Special Education - CSE Meetings / IEP development / Manifestation Hearings / Placement / 504 plans /
Do I need a lawyer for an IEP meeting? CSE /IEP meetings can often times make parents feel overwhelmed - hiring an attorney to assist in the process can help secure your childs rights and often times secure thousands of dollars in services your child maybe entitled to
Hiring an attorney can make the difference between an adequate plan and one that truly meets your childs needs
COMMON CHALLENGES PARENTS FACE IN IEP MEETINGS
- Schools down playing child's needs to save resources
- Vague or unenforceable goals - making it difficult to hold school accountable
- Pressure to agree quickly without full understanding
- Denial of services / placement
-parents concerns left unaddressed
Signs you may want to bring an attorney to CSE / IEP meeting:
Your child is not making progress despite having an IEP
The school is denying services you believe are necessary
The IEP goals are vague or immeasurable
You feel bullied, ignored, or rushed by school staff
You're preparing for a due process hearing
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