The Colorado Revised Statutes outline the laws regarding truancy and require that every school district has an officer specifically responsible for dealing with students who miss school frequently. Every district must have a procedure in place to help children stay in...
Expulsion
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for Special Education Students
As a general rule, special education students have to be kept in their regular placement as determined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). However, at times special education students will misbehave and may be disciplined by removal from that...
Students in Medical Fields Should be Careful with Clinical Rotations
With the growth in the medical field, numerous students are now pursuing degrees allowing them to be a doctor, nurse, psychologist, pharmacist, CNA, dental hygienists or other type of health care provider. This is a good development in the Denver, Colorado area...
Students Facing Discipline Potentially Could be Protected by Special Education Laws
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), if a student who has not been identified as requiring an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is facing removal from the regular educational setting - i.e., expulsion or an extended suspension - but a...