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There are countless sources of information regarding the rights of children in Exceptional Student Education programs. Below is a list of a sources to begin to inform yourself about these rights and the responsibilities of the school district.

Federal Information

• US Department of Education

• Office of Civil Rights

• Free Appropriate Public Education for Students With Disabilities: Requirements Under Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

• Educational Opportunities Section FAQ

• If You Have Been Discriminated Against

• How to File a Discrimination Complaint

• How to File a Discrimination Complaint (PDF)

Non-Profit/Not For Profit Organizations

• Wrightslaw: Special Education Law & Advocacy

• ParentAdvocates.org and E-Accountability

• The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.

• Harvard Family Research Project: A Guide to Online Resources

Multiple Choice

• White Chalk Crime™: The REAL Reason Schools Fail

How 'Duped' Process Really Works

"First, decide how we want the case to go. Second, formulate a legal logic to support our decision. Third, manipulate, dissect or eliminate the facts and evidence to support our decision. Then the rubber stamp doctrine of "judicial discretion" will prevent most decisions from being overturned."

From The Secret Canons of Judicial Conduct

Parent Alert!

It is very important for all parents of ESE students in Collier County to seriously consider making a formal request for copies of all your child's education records. If you should ever find yourself embroiled in a dispute with the District, having these records already in hand with a date certain, could very well save you a great deal of stress and aggravation.

Many parents have discovered after becoming involved in disputes with the District that their child's records have been altered or destroyed. The District has 45 days from the date they receive your written request to arrange for full access to the records. Therefore we suggest you mail your request by Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested for proof of mailing.

We have posted a sample letter to use for your request.

SAMPLE LETTER

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