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DECISIONDismissedCT SDE Case No. 11-0220

Student v. Shelton Board of Education

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Student v. Shelton Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 11-0220

Case No. 11-0220

Student v. Shelton Board of Education

Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Pro se

Appearing on behalf of the Board: Mr. David Marchitto Interim Director Shelton Board of Education 382 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT 06848

Appearing before: Attorney Mary Elizabeth Oppenheim, Hearing Officer

ISSUES:

1. Whether the Student shall be identified under the category of Autism.

2. Whether the Board’s actions constituted procedural violations that resulted in a denial of FAPE.

3. Whether the Board offered the Student an appropriate program on November 16, 2010.

4. Whether the Parents’ proposed program for the Student is appropriate.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY/DISCUSSION:

This request for hearing was submitted to the Board on November 23, 2010. A prehearing conference convened on December 6, 2010, at which time the Board representative was unavailable, but the Parent was present. A resolution session was convened on December 7, 2010. Subsequent to the resolution session, the Parent submitted notification that they were pleased with the outcome of the resolution session and were waiving their hearing/request for hearing.

FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:

The matter is DISMISSED, without prejudice.