ISBE due-process decision · FY 2023
Illinois due-process decision 2023-0043: split decision
The parent alleged child find failures, inadequate reading instruction for dyslexia, missing behavior supports and unimplemented IEP services. The hearing officer found a FAPE denial, ordered a therapeutic day school and 50 hours of reading instruction, but denied compensatory social work services.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Other Health ImpairmentHearing officer: Mary SchwartzFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationPlacement/LRECompensatory educationFAPE denial
Relief ordered
Therapeutic day school placement serving dyslexia with transportation; 50 hours of 1:1 Orton-Gillingham reading instruction. Social work compensatory services denied.
From the decision
The parent has not provided any evidence supporting the request for social work services; therefore, that request is denied.
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