Procedural Safeguards

It turns out there are some steps that are supposed to be followed, here is my summary of the rights they have listed in the booklet, a link to the whole booklet is in a previous post.

• If there is a request or refusal to change an evaluation, supports, or services being provided and IFSP(Individualized Family Service Plan) team meeting takes place
• To recieve written notice within a "reasonable amount of time before a change is made to your child's services
• To used established conflict resolution processes such as mediation and due process hearings
• Under IDEA part C families are guaranteed three formal ways to resolve disagreements 1. Mediation 2. Due Process Hearings 3. System Complaint

To issue a system complaint you have to snail mail the complaint to:

Executive Director, DES/AzEIP

3839 N 3rd St, Suite 304

Phoenix, AZ 85012