Your rights during the special education evaluation process

What rights do families have in a school evaluation? This episode highlights five key ways that special education law protects your rights during the evaluation process. Host Dr. Andy Kahn talks with lawyer Andrew M.I. Lee about what to do if you think the school isn’t following the rules. And parenting expert Amanda Morin gives tips on what to avoid saying to your child about any disputes with the school. 

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Related resources

• Evaluation rights: What you need to know
• You disagree with the school’s evaluation results. Now what?
• Independent educational evaluations: What you need to know
• 10 smart responses when the school cuts or denies services

Downloadable letter templates and talking points

• Sample letters for requesting evaluations and reports
• Sample letters for dispute resolution
• Sample scripts for dispute resolution

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