ISBE due-process decision · FY 2011
Illinois due-process decision 2010-0286: parent prevailed
The parent alleged inadequate evaluations, ineffective IEPs and lack of progress, seeking a private learning disabilities school, IEEs and compensatory services. The hearing officer found a denial of FAPE and granted placement, evaluations, services and two years of compensatory education.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialEligibility/evaluation/child findPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory educationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)
Relief ordered
Private day school with transportation, IEE reimbursement and further evaluations, related services, laptop and AT, two years of tutoring and speech.
From the decision
The District is to place the student immediately at the [private school] and to provide transportation
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