Of course, the parent may request mediation or a due process hearing. However, the parents may request that evaluations take place more frequently. Schools must report student progress to parents of children with disabilities at least as often as they report to parents of children without disabilities. Transition services must be included in the IEP when the student reaches 16 years of age, however, a statement of transition services must be included in the student's IEP at age 14 years. Parents have the right to inspect and review all education records relating to their child that the public agency collects, maintains, or uses.
Parents can appeal all decisions made in relation to their child's education.
However, parents must now be solicited for information during the evaluation process, included in the eligibility discussion and decision, and included in the discussion for placement. Parents can bring an advocate, friend, attorney, or caseworker. However, it would be appropriate to let the school know ahead of time who is planning to attend. If the school doesn't have the services available, they must contract with an agency to make them available to the student. Districts must provide all needed equipment to implement a child's IEP, including assistive technology devices.