By Mary Schillinger, M.S., EDLD, Wesley B. Parsons, Esq. and Siobhan H. Cullen, Esq.

Prevent IDEA non-compliance and denial of FAPE claims by properly tracking the steps you take to provide special education services. From child find through student progress, this guide walks you through establishing a documentation system and training staff to keep data on a regular, consistent basis. Based on case law, you get guidance on:

• Applying the revised FAPE standard articulated in Endrew F.
• Things IEP team members say to parents that can give the impression of predetermination
• How and when to conduct observations that are substantive and meaningful
• Responding to a parent's request that IEP meeting notes be amended or modified
• What constitutes meaningful parental participation

And, you get 40+ observation checklists, contact logs and other tools for staff, including the new Child Find Actions and Documentation Chart, Student Success Team Process Flowchart, Email Guidelines, and more!