Suing DCPS
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Anonymous
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Do you know anyone who has ever sued DCPS?
Why did they do it? What was the outcome? |
Anonymous
| Why do you ask? |
Anonymous
| Please provide some context. I mean, are you asking because you feel that something egregious has taken place and there's a valid case to sue to right a terrible wrong, are you looking for a way to get DCPS to foot the bill for private school, has someone been injured due to the school's negligence or actions? The context will inform the responses you receive... |
Anonymous
| Special ed is where DCPS is under quasi permanent siege from law suits, many but not all of which were won by the plaintiffs or more often settle outside of court. As DCPS has gotten a handle on special ed, the backlog has started dwindling. But if that's the area you're asking about, then you should seek advice in the special needs forum. |
Anonymous
| Suits against DCPS happens all the time...my sources said there was about 26 lawsuits lobbied against DCPS last year alone. |
Anonymous
| DC loses suits all the time. What's the issue? |
Anonymous
| Take a number and join in line. Also- understand that many lawyers will take your case- with a large retainer. Does not mean your case has merit. Also caution you with SPED. DCPS will drag your kid around, from school to school trying to find the 'best fit' while the suit drags on. No quick fix. |
Anonymous
| A google search could have helped you op |
Anonymous
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Interesting thread. OP what is your issue?
We are having a unique problem with our Ward 3 elementary. We are not at this point yet but have had talks with a nonprofit that might be interested in our issue. |
Anonymous
| DCPS loses lawsuits over SpEd all the time, and deservedly so. |
Anonymous
| I want to sue DCPS because my son has gone to many good schools and is currently in the 3rd grade and his comprehension level is at a Kindergarten level and the school is dragging their feet to asset him for an IEP/504. He continues to be bullied and reprimanded for his actions; whether warranted or not. And we've only been there less than 30 days. Emotional distress/ Maltreatment and Educational negligence. |
Anonymous
| My 10th grader has been without a Spanish 2 and honors English teacher all year. Anything to be done about that? |
Anonymous
what school? |
Anonymous
I doubt a civil suit would go anywhere, but you might talk to an ed attorney about filing for due process and/or if there's a way to ask for evaluations more effectively. |
Anonymous
There's a process. Once you request a screening, IN WRITING, there's a timeline they must follow. First they screen to see if he needs to be evaluated. Sounds like he does so that will go well. Then he needs to be evaluated to see if there's an issue that warrants a 504/IEP. It sounds like there might well be. If the evaluation does not find there to be a problem, you have the right to have an independent evaluation and petition to have the system pay for it. In the meantime you'd be wise to get on waitlists of any private evaluators who take your insurance. Private evals are almost always better than public. Once you get services, if they don't give them or they don't work, etc. etc., then you can file a due process complaint to indicate that the school is not adequately serving your child. In the meantime I would make sure to have his hearing and eyesight checked. Rule out any other sort of thing that might be happening that's impacting his learning. His pediatrician can screen for ADHD which could explain the struggles at least somewhat. Since he's so far behind and they're dragging their feet, I would recommend at least getting an advisor in place if not an advocate. I don't think you need a lawyer yet. Good luck! I know it's really hard. |