Legal Lessons Learned

1. Assistive Technology
a. Consider, Revisit, Recognize
2. Behavior Intervention Plans
a. Avoid vague language
b. no police
c. dont promise that restraint wont be used
d. Review and update
3. Bullying/Harrassment
a. You must consider students who cannot address it
themselves
b. FAPE
c. Address it at IEP
4. FAPE Evidence
a. IEP cannot be too vague or lack specificity
5. LRE
6. Manifestation
a. Be able to summarize the findings of a
manifestation into ONE sentence
7. Parents should be Active Participants
a. Dont predetermine
b. Consider parents
8. Relationships
a. Building and maintain relationships with parents
will help you stay out of legal trouble
9. Transitions
10.
If you say you will do something, do it!