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Brooke's Top 12 For Surrogate Parents 1. DON'T get preoccupied with procedures if things are going your way – pay attention to relevant items! 2. DON'T forget to ASK the Rowley questions: - Procedures obeyed? - IEP conferring benefits? 3. DON'T speak up at a staffing just to hear the sound of your voice; 4. DON'T hesitate to use effective theatrical techniques; 5. DON'T forget that you have access to talented experts and DON'T attend crucial staffings without one present; 6. DON'T forgest what a powerful tool the STAYPUT clause can be; 7. DON'T forget about the NO-EXCUSE provision; 8. DON'T forget to think and act like a lawyer in contentious cases, before you get to the conference; 9. DON'T forget that your authority is SUPERIOR; 10. DON'T think like a social worker or a psychologist – stick with the facts and know them better than anyone; 11. DON'T forget that FOIA is a powerful tool – learn how to use it! 12. DON'T forget that you're trying to solve a problem, not mount a federal case – start out nice, get nasty only if you have to! |
