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Shelton 25-0561

Complaint Summary

Date Findings Report Sent:

June 25, 2025

Case Number:

25-0561

Grade Level:

High school

Person filing complaint:

Parent

School District:

Shelton Public Schools

Allegation(s):

  • Issue One: The current disability category is not the appropriate primary disability. 34 CFR § 300.8
  • Issue Two: The student should have a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and behavior specialist to assess and treat the student. 34 CFR § 300.324(a)(2)(i) Issue Three: The student has made no progress toward goals and objectives despite having an IEP for several years, and the goals and objectives have not changed over time34 CFR § 300.324
  • Issue Four: Modifications and accommodations are not being implemented, as evidenced by an observation by the Advocate for the Student. 34 CFR § 300.17(d)
  • Issues Five and Six: The Parent alleged that she disagreed with the Manifestation Determination on April 4, 2025 and that she disagreed with the IEP that was developed at that same meeting

Conclusion(s):

  • Issue One: The student’s current eligibility was determined pursuant to the IDEA under the primary category of Specific Learning Disability (SLD). The Parent alleged that this should be Multiple Disabilities because of a medical diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). No information was presented at PPT to consider a request for a change of eligibility, nor any evidence to suggest that the student doesn’t qualify for SLD or does qualify for another eligibility. Finally, eligibility is not determined by a medical diagnosis of RAD. No violation.
  • Issue Two: The District has taken appropriate steps along a continuum of supports and services to address behavior at the school, including a BIP. It was recommended that the District conduct a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA). Prior to the filing of this report, the District had agreed to conduct an FBA. No violation.
  • Issue Three: The PPT reviewed the IEP periodically and in accordance with the annual review to determine whether the annual goals were being achieved, and to revise the IEP as appropriate. While some objectives remained the same due to limited progress made, overall progress was appropriate considering extended leaves from school and absences. No violation.
  • Issue Four: The District provided evidence of accommodations and modifications in place within the program. Examples were included. Given no additional facts to support this allegation, it is concluded that the District provided accommodations and modifications per the IEP. No violation.
  • Issues Five and Six: These issues were not investigated because they did not contain sufficient allegations and/or sufficient facts for an investigation to be completed pursuant to the state complaint process.

Corrective Action(s):

  • None required.