Andy, Socks, etc Record Removal??

PASSWORD>aaV4eaEuI5ShsThere is a Law called FERPA,you may request any record be stricken from your daughters file.The district can refuse your request,but they must give you a reason. You might still whittle down some things. Check out the law.: I have heard the stories about records being removed from the child’s
: file, without parental notice or not being put into the file and
: such. My question is how does a parent remove records from the
: child’s file? We have had our fight here in NJ, now moving to PA.
: I do not want the new school to think by the size of my daughter
: special ed file (two files, each at least 4 inches thick)that we
: are trouble. Most of records reference this district as they
: fought so hard to put in question by creditibilty. Since she has
: still 5 more years in the school system, at this rate, lord I pray
: not, her file would be the size of a file drawer. Under what
: circumstance may a file be “cleaned out”? Or do I have
: to go to an Administrative Judge for that too? Am I missing
: something by attempting this? Should something go seriously wrong,
: there would be no evidence in the child’s file to back me up? In
: this light, due to us moving from state to state(this will be our
: 3rd move)I would have no recourse against the same state, anyway,
: so I am fried right there. Comments? Thanks, Cindy M.

:I would also make sure I had a copy of all of these records. Personally I use those accordian type files. They are getting overwhelmed,will probably move into a file cabinet soon:-)Hmm,only 7 more years left to go….There is a Law called FERPA,you may request any record be stricken
: from your daughters file.The district can refuse your request,but
: they must give you a reason. You might still whittle down some
: things. Check out the law.

Thanks! I knew about the law. I have to re read, as only read part that applied at the time, right to request infor from file. LOL

PASSWORD>aafeBg5zoc926Socks is correct about FERPA, including district’s right to refuse, but they must respond with a reason why. You really should make absolutely certain you have complete and accurate copies of all records prior to making the request. Further strengthen your request by reviewing your state laws and local rules and regs regarding records…Make sure everything is put in writing and specific with regards to what you wish to have removed or “whittled down” prior to your move. And, make darn sure they respond in writing and accept nothing less than an “official” response to your request, in a timely manner, when you file it.Another possibility is to go ahead of the records to the new district and introduce yourself to the head of special ed. Do a “gut check” and see if you feel this person is reasonable. If so, inform him/her you wish to be first to extend an olive branch and you are only interested in working with the district to see that your daughter gets an education and you do not wish to have any problems or trouble with the district. Explain briefly about how difficult and awkward it got with the current district and you feel things got way out of hand with egos etc and the objective of educating your child got lost in the ensuing shuffle… You would be laying yourself wide open if this person is another “peeved principal” typer, but there’s always a chance that there’s a nice one out there (please God,let it be so). If you stayed real civil and polite and gave a great first impression, also bring along a photo of your daughter and offer to have her come thru and let them meet her, and they will see what a wonderful child she is… maybe, just maybe, you could head things off at the pass…Otherwise, welcome to the club of monster files. I started keeping files in 4” binders and with all things being chronological, including documents that were altered, re-requests for records, complaints and the rest, I have a collection that fills the better part of a closet. This doesn’t count the filing cabinet (2 drawers) that has a wide variety of subject matter that I copied to have as needed (prior to internet access and other modern day inventions)!Good luck.Andy: I have heard the stories about records being removed from the child’s
: file, without parental notice or not being put into the file and
: such. My question is how does a parent remove records from the
: child’s file? We have had our fight here in NJ, now moving to PA.
: I do not want the new school to think by the size of my daughter
: special ed file (two files, each at least 4 inches thick)that we
: are trouble. Most of records reference this district as they
: fought so hard to put in question by creditibilty. Since she has
: still 5 more years in the school system, at this rate, lord I pray
: not, her file would be the size of a file drawer. Under what
: circumstance may a file be “cleaned out”? Or do I have
: to go to an Administrative Judge for that too? Am I missing
: something by attempting this? Should something go seriously wrong,
: there would be no evidence in the child’s file to back me up? In
: this light, due to us moving from state to state(this will be our
: 3rd move)I would have no recourse against the same state, anyway,
: so I am fried right there. Comments? Thanks, Cindy M.