I just received copies of dd's file. It only contains "official" info like testing and the like plus her 504 Plans. There are no email communications or letters (of which there are MANY) sent certified mail. Is this right?
Are you sure its the "cum" and not the typical condensed version found at the school office level?
Excellent point. We are discovering there are lots of "versions" of records at our school and district. AND that it is not always made clear to us from where/which records things are suddenly appearing . . . or disappearing.
My son's special education "cum" was at the special education cooperative, and the "cum" for the district at the district office. Both needed appointments and chaperones to view. There was a sign in log. It was while viewing my son's special education "cum" I became acquainted with whom is now my most legitimate and ethical ally/advocate/and confidant regarding educational matters. The director for special education for the entire cooperative. She was my "chaperone", while viewing. She explained much in great detail, and gave me some very valuable insight.
When my son graduated from 8th grade, she called me to let me know my son's sped record was being purged (destroyed) and would I like to have it?
At .30 cents a page? YES< YES< YES!! It was about six inches thick, and probably one inch of that my correspondence. All IEP's, meetings, conferences, and in chronological order. How great is that??!