As time has gone by, I will post this one again.

In case any one wonders what the big deal is, it has to do with control of information. A few years ago, it became necessary for the District to increase the flow of information to the employees and parents. My perception at the time was that a lot of money was put into the process because special ed advocates were providing information to parents, and some employees, that threatened the status-quo of how the District gave out information. Money was put into hiring the Liaisons. Money was put into making sure that parents called the Liaisons instead of advocates.

While it is true that the Federal rules mentions something along the lines that the State has an affirmative responsibility to provide correct information to parents, the timing of the increased efforts were noted.

Now there isn't as much overt advocate activity like there used to be. So, I wonder if there is less need to put money into providing correct information to parents.

They are now one more month behind. But who is counting? Am I the only one that looks? Does anyone care?

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This one is up to date - maybe dropping by to attend the Advisory Council meeting would be a fun thing to do soon.

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