Parents Rights and Responsibilities

  • Parents Rights and Responsibilities

    Colorado Parent and Child Rights in Special Education – Procedural Safeguards
    http://www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw/info.htm

    Suggested Roles and Responsibilities for Parents/Guardians – In order for parents/guardians and advocates to work together as an effective team, we suggest the following:

    • The parent/guardian is the primary decision-maker and advocate for the child.

    • Be specific when addressing concerns and issues, and if possible address them in a timely manner.

    • Provide the Arc advocate adequate notice if you wish someone to attend a meeting with you.

    • If the day and time of a meeting does not work for you, call the school to reschedule.

    • Keep track of all paperwork concerning your child.

    • Keep notes on concerns, questions and issues.

    • Share ideas for educational goals and objectives with IEP team.

    • Collaborate with your child’s team to build the best program.

    • Ask questions to clarify anything that you do not understand.

    • Review your child’s IEP, assessments and evaluations.

    • Maintain regular contact with the special education staff and general education teachers.

    • Monitor your child’s progress periodically throughout the year.

    • Expect a progress report of your child’s IEP goals and objectives as often as a report card.

    • If you do not receive a progress report, call your child’s special education teacher or case manager and request one. Progress reports are required by law.

    • Always address questions and concerns to your child’s teacher or case manager before going up the chain of command.

    • You may request a meeting if issues are not resolved through phone calls and written correspondence.