The Parent Has A Lot To Say
You have a lot to say about the education of your child. Learn what the IDEA has to say about your role in the educational process.
Do Parents Have A Right To Observe In the Classroom?
The United States Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has said that "One of the key purposes of the IDEA Amandments of 1997 is to strengthen and expand the roles of parents in the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of their child."
"Neither the statute nor the regulations implementing the IDEA provide a general entitlement for parents or their professional representatives, to observe their children in any current classroom or proposed educational placement."
"However, we encourage school district personnel and parents to work together in ways that meet the needs of both parents and the school, including providing opportunities for parents to observe the children's classrooms and proposed placement options."
"In addition, there may be circumstances in which access may need to be provided. For example, if parents invoke their right to an independent educational evaluation of their child and the evaluation requires observing the child in the educational placement, the evaluator may need to be provided with access to the placement."
Read the full text of the letter from the Director of the Office of Special Education Programs.
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