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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. 23:09. I have consulted with a special ed attorney and [b]she says I can certainly file a complaint.[/b] And, in fact, even a woman with VDOE who I spoke with, in a roundabout way essentially recommend I do so.

The issue at hand is failure to comply with IDEA regulations on transition planning and services. The challenge is that unfortunately this particular part of IDEA is not super clear cut. While there have been parents/families to prevail in this area there have also been many who haven't for this reason.

I've been reading myself silly on other cases, but none so far I have found in VA. In some cases far more was provided to the student than my son has received and the parent's prevailed, then there are others where the student received far less and the district prevailed. So bottom line it's a crap shoot.

23:26 Yes, I would definitely work with an attorney or advocate  to file a complaint as I know there are certain ways to go about it. I definitely have a lot of documentation, including obviously IEPs which speak for themselves, emails, etc. as well as recordings of the IEP mtgs.

The whole situation from A-Z is so beyond comprehension that I do not know how the school district can sit at the IEP table and keep a straight face!

I am so spent from all of this I feel ready to wave the white flag, emotionally, financially and otherwise. But to do so will be putting my son's future at great jeopardy.

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Not to be harsh, OP, but anyone can file a complaint about anything.  I think the real question is what is best for your DS.  You say you have only one year of high school left, right?  Even if you litigate, you won't be done by the time he graduates.  It will costs you tens of thousands of dollars, which could be put to better use with tutoring or other supports.  Every time I've seen parents "lawyer up" against FCPS it has been a disasterours and creates more stress in the family than it is worth.  Have you exhausted your appeal rights?  Have you called the County's compliance officer?  It is that officer's job to make sure that the schools are in compliance with the ADA and IDEA.   And she (used to be a she - don't know if it is anymore) is FREE!  If the title is no longer "Compliance officer" look for an Ombudsman for the program.  When I couldn't get process out of the Fairfax office a call to the state education agency (VDOE)  usually got the ball rolling.  They really don't want you to sue.  Yes, they don't want to supply services but they also really don't want another suit on their docket if they can resolve your issue through other channels.[/quote]

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