Encuesta de Fraude en México 2010 - IMEF

2. Multiple issues.Most cases are more complex. You may have the failureof the public school to properly evaluate the child inprior years and breach of procedural rules. The childmay be entitled to compensatory education which caninclude special education services that extend beyondthe child's twenty-second birthday. Had the publicschool not violated the "Child Find Mandate" (34 C.F.R.300.128), the child would have been identified sooner,received special education services sooner, madeprogress, and not required services now.3. Develop a Simple ThemeDevelop a clear, simple theme of the case. You build onthis theme. It is crucial to structure your theme so theHearing Officer or ALJ wants to rule for you. Provide thisperson with evidence and law that makes the personwant to give you a favorable decision.C. Evaluate Applicable Legal Principles1. Obtain copies of the State and FederalRegulations and State and Federal Statutes.a. Individuals with Disabilities EducationAct (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. 1400-1485b. Code of Federal Regulations 34 C.F.R.Part 300 Appendix Ac. Your state special educationregulations.d. Other publications from your stateDepartment of Education and the stateProtection andAdvocacy Office in regard to the rights of parents andspecial education children.2. Review special education legal publications.Read the primary cases in your Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court cases from your state, and your statecourt cases. In addition to the Wrightslaw site, useversuslaw.com and FindLaw.com to help you find theprimary cases in your circuit.