Docket Number: 074-SE-1113
Hearing Officer: Lynn Rubinett, Originally Assigned Lucius D. Bunton, Transferred Assignment
Plaintiff’s Attorney: Dorene Philpot - Galveston, TX
Respondent’s Attorney: Nona Matthews and Gwendolyn Maez – Irving, TX
1. Facts: Explain the essential facts of the hearing. Tell the story of the hearing in your own words. The Petitioner purported that the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District had forgone their Child Find duties and that the district had also failed to issue prior written notice, required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), within a timely manner. The Petitioner provided evidence of concerns with the homebound services that the student was receiving, a need for special education services, results of standardized testing that was received, and…show more content… A special education evaluation was requested in order to receive eligibility so that a plan could be put in place to aid the student in closing gaps that had been caused from missing school because of some of the student’s health issues. The Petitioner also desired highly qualified teachers to provide the homebound education, staff training, and Skype so that the student could receive the same instruction that was given at school. Claims were made by the Petitioner that specially designed instruction was required in order to meet the needs of the student, hence the push for a special education evaluation. The Petitioner also wanted to ensure that all of the student’s teachers were aware of the 504 plan and the accommodations that were allowed, including going to the restroom at any time. The teachers mentioned that they were aware of the plan and incorporated the accommodations into the daily classroom routines, but that the student did well without having to use the accommodations (extended time, frequent breaks,
