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Troubled Waters
Posted by Angie Balsley on 9/8/2017 7:00:00 AM
The first step in resolving conflict is to identify that it exists. Watch for these signs of discontent and take actions to begin to calm the troubled waters. In the next publication, I’ll share more about communication through the case conference process as our best method for resolving conflict.
Communications become very formal |
Proceed cautiously and courteously. Carefully review communications for accuracy of information, clarity, and factual representation. Leave judgement and emotion out of it. |
Lack of cooperation with the process |
Keep making attempts to follow the process and carefully document communications within IIEP. |
Recording the case conference |
Make sure the school also records the conference. Save the recording as a permanent student record. |
Request for records |
Share the request with admin. Not every record requested is automatically required to be shared. Promptly provide requested copies of IEPs, psych reports, progress reports, etc. |
Discussion of using an attorney |
Suggest that the parent discusses their concerns with the local special education director or Angie Balsley at Earlywood. Notify admin of the possibility of legal representation. |
~Angie Balsley
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