“If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen.”

Purpose

Parents learn how to build a case, not just vent about a problem.

Key Topics

• Why documentation matters in:

  • Grievances

  • Due process

  • OCR/TEA complaints

  • Lawsuits

• What counts as evidence:

  • Emails

  • Texts

  • Incident reports

  • IEPs / ARDs

  • Attendance logs

  • Medical notes

  • Witness statements

• How districts use your lack of documentation against you