Anonymous
09/26/2019 09:30
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Anonymous wrote:I would not be surprised if it is Janney - the SPED coordinator is a nightmare to deal with.
I always thought the teachers who interacted with my child did have the best interest of my child in mind - BUT I do not believe the IEP is being implemented per federal law.
For example - I do not believe Federal Law States that - if teachers are needed to proctor PARCC exams, services for children not taking PARCC can be truncated. There is always some story.
http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Documents/Special-Ed/IEP/MAM508102017.pdf
Anonymous
09/26/2019 09:20
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Anonymous wrote:I am a dcps sped teacher. My school (one that gets lots of love on this board) is violating federal law when it comes to students with special needs. I have brought this to the attention of school admin several times.
Where do I go to report? Ombudsman is for parents & families.
I understand that I will very likely lose my job once I report. I just can’t be a part of this anymore.
Thanks for posting. Can you post a probing question that parent's should ask during parent teacher conferences that will help uncover your observations?
Anonymous
09/26/2019 08:59
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Anonymous wrote:You can file a complaint with the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. They are the office that enforces all civil rights laws in federally funded education programs. They deal with issues like this all of the time. They will open an investigation. You can file a third party complaint. No standing necessary.
+1. This is the right answer.
Also, call AJE (Advocates for Justice in Education)
Anonymous
09/26/2019 08:36
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Anonymous wrote:Lawyer turned sped teacher here. First, thank you. Second, it's worth it to take this risk, for those babies. Third, what state are you in? I can tell you who to contact. Fourth, well - I need to know your state to talk to you about the law regarding whistleblowing.
Umm I think it’s safe to assume DC. Unless you mean where she lives?
Anonymous
09/26/2019 08:34
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Anonymous
09/26/2019 08:32
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
You can file a complaint with the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. They are the office that enforces all civil rights laws in federally funded education programs. They deal with issues like this all of the time. They will open an investigation. You can file a third party complaint. No standing necessary.
Anonymous
09/26/2019 08:23
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
I would not be surprised if it is Janney - the SPED coordinator is a nightmare to deal with.
I always thought the teachers who interacted with my child did have the best interest of my child in mind - BUT I do not believe the IEP is being implemented per federal law.
For example - I do not believe Federal Law States that - if teachers are needed to proctor PARCC exams, services for children not taking PARCC can be truncated. There is always some story.
I always thought the teachers who interacted with my child did have the best interest of my child in mind - BUT I do not believe the IEP is being implemented per federal law.
For example - I do not believe Federal Law States that - if teachers are needed to proctor PARCC exams, services for children not taking PARCC can be truncated. There is always some story.
Anonymous
09/26/2019 07:51
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Lawyer turned sped teacher here. First, thank you. Second, it's worth it to take this risk, for those babies. Third, what state are you in? I can tell you who to contact. Fourth, well - I need to know your state to talk to you about the law regarding whistleblowing.
Anonymous
09/26/2019 07:25
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Anonymous wrote:Maybe an anonymous call to the Special Ed division at OSSE?
lol OSSE doesn't do anything
Anonymous
09/26/2019 07:12
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Maybe an anonymous call to the Special Ed division at OSSE?
Anonymous
09/26/2019 07:10
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Rachel Cohen at the City Paper.
Anonymous
09/26/2019 07:05
Subject: Re:Whistleblower for dcps sped?
Talk to a whistleblower lawyer. Employment Law Group and Katz Marshall and Banks are two options. Not sure if you would have a cause or action before retaliation, but you definitely would after. Worth talking to someone before you do anything and an initial consult (and maybe more) would probably be free.
How are they violating the law?
How are they violating the law?
Anonymous
09/26/2019 06:57
Subject: Re:Whistleblower for dcps sped?
DC inspector General?
Anonymous
09/26/2019 06:50
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
You’re an amazing person. As a mother of a child with special needs I thank you. That said I seriously have no idea where you would go. Anyone else?
Anonymous
09/26/2019 05:49
Subject: Whistleblower for dcps sped?
I am a dcps sped teacher. My school (one that gets lots of love on this board) is violating federal law when it comes to students with special needs. I have brought this to the attention of school admin several times.
Where do I go to report? Ombudsman is for parents & families.
I understand that I will very likely lose my job once I report. I just can’t be a part of this anymore.
Where do I go to report? Ombudsman is for parents & families.
I understand that I will very likely lose my job once I report. I just can’t be a part of this anymore.