What are a teacher's options when parents are abusing their child's the 504 plan to prevent accountability?

Answer 1

I'm not sure what you are saying "to prevent accountability" but I don't know that there is really anything you can do. I suppose you could contact the special ed supervisor but nore than likely, they are so overworked that they won't do anything even if they can. Another possibility would be the state education dept. If it is a really big issue, they might look into it.

If you aren't already aware, abuse within all systems seems to be out of control and special ed is no different.

Answer 2

Whoa, weren't you at the 504 meeting? If not, sit down and read the 504 plan. You , by Federal law, must follow this plan. That is the long and short of it. The only option is to change the 504 plan to have more accountability, but I doubt you can.

Answer 3

I would have the parents meet with those who were present when the 504 plan was first written. I would explain to them that unless they wish to abide by the 504 in place, then a new one will have to be written. If they do not want to abide by the plan or do not want to write a new one, tell them that their child will have to leave the program and will no longer receive the assistance that he needs.

Answer 4

1) Take suspicions to the Director of Special Services
2) If no director exists in your corporation, take the concerns to the special ed teacher.
3) If you are the ranking special ed teacher, direct your suspicions to Children's Services.