IEP/504 in High School

HI - We are looking for an education lawyer near Fremont that can help my high school daughter. She has been traumatized by a completely negligent teacher that is rude, and punitive. This teacher doesn't provide any instruction, uses abusive language, passes racist remarks, and lets the students know how much he hates the school that he teaches. He insultingly declined to meet us when we requested a meeting to discuss our daughter's health issues and get his guidance. My daughter is a 504 who has been suffering from severe anxiety and depression which has been further exacerbated by this teacher's complete apathy toward his students. 

Hello,

My son's learning issues became very apparent in elementary school and we were referred for an IEP through the school district. It showed my son had a mild learning disability, with key areas of weakness in math and English. In total there were about six areas of weakness and the rest were in the low-average range (85-95 for the most part). He is now in high school and the IEP has been repeated and the results remain pretty much the same. My son is in so-called co-taught classes in which a special ed teacher pivots to IEP students who need extra attention. My frustration is that since getting the IEP, his teachers tell me how well my son is doing and make light of those weaknesses, and frequently refer me to other tests that show better results. This seems very odd, because surely one-on-one IEP testing conducted by the school district is more rigorous than any multiple choice testing done in a classroom. 

Recently, I was told by the school that my son had been offered the chance to do honor's English, and that in order for him to do that I needed to sign a waiver saying that he would no longer be in a co-taught classroom with extra assistance. I have refused. (Last year my son was placed in AP history and he got great grades, but got a 1 in his exam.) I would welcome any feedback from parents in the same situation. I realize positive reinforcement is very important in learning and that kids do best when they see their efforts acknowledged, but want to avoid a situation where my son gets into college with his good grades and then cannot cope. I have looked at my son's grades and frankly they seem to be inflated, at least in some cases. I see paragraph responses that clearly show he does not understand the question. Yet he is graded 100%. 

Searching for recommendations for an IEP consultant for high school level IEP that can help determine what services and supports are available for student. Student has had IEP since 3rd grade. Student was very successful in middle school with IEP. Consultant able to clarify what high school teachers and administrators can legally require of student. Familiarity with Contra Costa County high school districts will be very helpful. Thank You!

We're grateful to those of you who recommended the Ann Martin Center for an educational assessment for out 10th grade daughter who struggles with reading. We had a good experience there and received a diagnosis consistent with our daughter's self-reporting. Now we have to start the process of requesting a 504 Plan at the late stage of 10th grade. ANy advice appreciated. Also, we're seeking an Educational Therapist in the Albany area who can work with our daughter to improve her reading skills. We have the name of Kristen Hawkinson as a starter. Thanks!

My son has an IEP and is making the transition to high school.  He attends public school in the east bay. We just had a very difficult triennial IEP and I would like to find an educational consultant who can help us find agreement with the district but who will also, frankly, help us get what we want, which is what our son needs. 

I would appreciate any recommendations or pointers.