Valuable oral admissions are often made to parents. In most cases, these admissions are not documented. If admissions are not in writing, they were never made. Parents must learn to write polite thank you letters that mention the admission, before moving on to other issues. These letters can be valuable evidence.
Letters allow parents to make a good impression and tell their side of the story.
Parents should think about the impression they want to make on a stranger. Letter writing is an important skill. Good letters have led to quick settlements of disputes between parents and school officials. Conclusion Caselaw is always evolving. To thoroughly understand the law, you must read the statute, the regulations, and cases that have interpreted the statute and regulations.