The federal regulations only say that "school personnel" should be involved in the FBA/BIP process, and it is normally the case that some combination of school administrators, teachers, social workers, psychologists and other school workers are involved....
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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...
If I Get Fired, Do I Still Get My Vacation Paid Out?
In most cases, yes. An employer is still lawfully required to pay your vacation pay even if you are terminated prior to using it. Under the Colorado Wage Act, if an employer provides paid vacation for an employee, the employer shall pay upon separation from...
I Just Landed a Big Deal but Was Fired Two Days Later. What Now?
You're probably wondering if you still would get your commission check, and the answer is yes. You are lawfully entitled to your commission check as long as you earned the commission before your date of separation under the Colorado Wage Act. Under the Act,...
If I Get Fired, Do I Still Get My Bonus? YES!!!
Yes, as long as you earned your bonus prior to the date of termination you are entitled to your bonus upon separation under the Colorado Wage Act. A bonus has to be paid out if you earned the bonus through your labor or services performed in accordance with your...
What if my spouse is trying to take all of my property in the divorce?
Divorce can get heated and often one spouse will attempt to over reach. The problem is how do we know when someone is over reaching when it comes to property? Colorado has developed a distinction between marital property and property that belongs to a single...
Part 2: Handling Disagreements on Placements of Kids with 504s
Options for resolving disputes regarding a kid on a 504 plan are different than they are for students on an IEP. They're not as efficient and speedy as options for resolving disputes concerning students on an IEP. If there is a dispute involving a student...
Part 1: Handling Disagreements on Placements of Kids with IEPs
With respect to students on an IEP who are being disciplined, sometimes disagreements will arise between the child's parents, who believe that the problem behavior is a manifestation of the student's disability or a school's failure to properly implement the IEP, and...
My Boss Hasn’t Paid Me. What can I do?
First off, don't worry. Fortunately, you live in Colorado and the Colorado Wage Act is a powerful tool to use against employers who wrongfully withhold wages. If your last paycheck is being wrongfully withheld, you could be entitled to all of your wages plus...
My Child is on an IEP and has been Suspended. What do I do?
First off, don't think that you're powerless. Regardless of what the school may tell you, if your son or daughter has an IEP and has been suspended or is facing expulsion, you have a great deal of control over what happens next. Keep the folllowing things...