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FIGHTING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

School Board Member Will Not Support SpEd Resolution

BD 3’s Scott Schmerelson claims “it is not feasible for the [LAUSD] to pursue” changes that would protect parents’ choices during IEPs.

Carl J. Petersen
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9 min readOct 24, 2023

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“the IDEA mandates individualized decisions, based on the unique needs of each student, made within the IEP team process.”

– BD3 Chief of Staff, Silvia Martinez

Scott Schmerelson

As if raising children with Special Education needs is not challenging enough, many parents are saddled with the burden of fighting the LAUSD so that their children can receive the services and support needed to reach their maximum potential. My wife and I fought our battles with the District nine years ago when faceless bureaucrats downtown denied our two daughters services that their teachers agreed would benefit them.

Our family had the resources to hire a lawyer to assist us, but what about families who are not as fortunate? How many children are falling through the cracks because their parents cannot afford an attorney, do not have the time it takes to wage these battles, or have just been worn down by a system…

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Carl J. Petersen
Carl J. Petersen

Written by Carl J. Petersen

Parent, special education advocate and former LAUSD School Board candidate. Still fighting for the children. www.ChangeTheLAUSD.com

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