Surrogate Parents
An Educational Surrogate Parent has the responsibility to
ensure that the school provides the student with a free, appropriate
public education. To accomplish this responsibility, the Educational
Surrogate Parent
- attends and participates in school meetings;
- works with school staff to develop an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) for the student;
negotiates for appropriate services on behalf of the student;
- signs or withholds consent for assessment and placement;
- requests complaint, mediation or due process procedures,
if necessary.
For more information regarding the Educational Surrogate
Parent Program or a copy of the calendar listing statewide
trainings, contact Pearl Schneider at 217/782-5589.
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