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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From an IEP meeting this week in MCPS -

Special Education Coordinator with MANY years in MCPS says, "It seems we are not in agreement and out of time.  Let's take a vote." [/quote]

A vote??? When the MCPS representatives outnumber the parents 5-1? LOL!![/quote]

IDEA 1997, Appendix A states –
“The IEP team should work toward consensus, but the public agency has ultimate responsibility to ensure that the IEP includes the services that the child needs in order to receive FAPE. It is not appropriate to make IEP decisions based upon a majority ‘vote’.”
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How many of us parents feel the decision is made before we come into the room?  How open is the discussion and is the data we present by reputable experts in their fields given due consideration?  Nope.  This Special Education Coordinator phrased the vibe that was in the room from the beginning - MCPS has the VOTES at the table and they have no motivation to work toward a consensus.  After all, what am I going to do?  Spend $30,000+ to go through Due Process?  Who is willing to enforce IDEA? State of MD - NOPE.  The Feds - NOPE.[/quote]

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