Thread: Please give me your opinion on this. Needing help.

Can you explain to me what a due process clerk is? I would make sure they all put a plan in place that has more checks and balances in it for the future so that the due process clerk has to get your signed signature or something so it makes it more work for her... I always like to create more paper work for the other person when they burn my butt . Just kidding... sort of. I really do think you need to tell them there needs to be something better in place to make sure you get the information.

Ouch, that hurts.

I'd have been to my principal first thing, before the meeting, explaining that the sheet had been taped to my door and that I had an importand doctor's meeting scheduled which can't be broken. Wit the reauthorizationn of IDEA, the parent is now supposed to sign a form in agreement that they do not mind a staff member is not at an IEP meeting who is expected.

Hope things smooth over for you.

By taping the notice to a classroom door, isn't confidentiality being violated? Tha t is not a viable means of delivery.

That's a great point Bananas!

I'd have to go to the principal. I'd feel set up and I don't think I'd be able to let it go either.

And document everything in writing. For instance, send an email or memo (however your area handles normal communications) stating the facts of what happened (note taped to door day before), why you couldn't attend, who you told, what was said, etc. Address the email to the LEA Supervisor because yes, you do need to have a chance to explain why you can't be at the meeting. CC the principal (and anyone else you think should know, like personnel or whatever) on it so that everyone has a written copy of what happened, in what order and why. Cover your butt! No, don't let it go without you being given a chance to explain. Oh, also cc the due process person on it. And their boss, maybe? You get the idea - let people know what happened and it what order.

Thanks so much for your opinions. I did not know about the reauthorization of the IDEA about the parent signing that form. I have put into effect my own documentation system for when the due process clerk hands me a notice. I stamp it..received..and date it.. she signs it. LOL

Due process clerk is somebody who helps the special education teacher with the paperwork load.

Thanks again for your help. I am definately going to document everything going on with her and my classroom. It's a cover your butt world these days if you know what I mean!!! LOL



bettyboop

Unfortunately, there is more of my butt to cover nowadays. :lol:

I am just soooo 8O :evil: :twisted: :x 8O at the thought of Sp Ed teachers having someone to help with the paperwork!! Oh, well, what's an hour or two or thirty?