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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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. [/quote]

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.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

This is so refreshing to see. A helpful and honest answer on DCUM without the snark or judgement. [/quote]

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