ISBE due-process decision · FY 2011
Illinois due-process decision 2011-0168: split decision
The parents alleged inadequate evaluations, IEPs, placement and social work services. The hearing officer found a denial of FAPE and ordered private day school placement, evaluations and a new IEP, but awarded less compensatory tutoring and social work than requested.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationPlacement/LRERelated servicesCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Private day school placement and transportation; reduced compensatory tutoring, social work plus speech services; district evaluations; new IEP; evaluation expense reimbursement.
From the decision
Student has been denied a free and appropriate public education in this matter that an award of compensatory education is appropriate
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