Access to Educational Records
You have the right to see, make copies of and get an explanation of your child’s educational records.
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
You have the right to request one independent educational evaluation if you do not agree with the school district’s evaluation results.
Parent Participation
You have a legal right to participate in meetings about your child’s education—including IEP meetings.
Prior Written Notice
The school must give you written notice whenever it wants to add, change or deny services to your child.
Procedural Safeguards Notice
The school must provide you with a written explanation of all the procedural safeguards you have under federal and state law.
Informed Consent (or Parental Consent)
Before conducting an evaluation or providing special education services, the school must inform you of what’s involved. You have to give your permission in writing before the school can move forward
Due Process
If you have a dispute with the school about your child’s special education, you can use what’s called due process. This is a formal way of resolving disagreements between parents and schools. You can file a written complaint, which will be filed with the State in 5 days. A resolution session or mediation session will follow. .
State Complaint
You can make a written complaint to ISBE if a school violates federal or state education law.