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Education Dept. Criticized Over Special Ed. Checks
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Submitted by Laurel Bohl, Aug 1, 2007 12:16

While my heart goes out to Julie McLaughlin and all parents of children with disabilities in similar situations, and a full and fair investigation should be welcomed by all, on a side note, I must warn people about trusting the information on the website she mentioned, skoolwatch.tripod.com. Although it boasts of getting information directly from people who work at or have worked in that office, I can tell you from experience, that is not true. I used to work in that office, and this website never contacted me, yet used my name without my knowledge or permission, in an effort to couch some unsubstantiated speculations about me in question format, and I would like to set the record straight. I did not, nor would I EVER confiscate documents from an office I worked in, and I resent the insinuation; that is obviously an investigator's job, not an employee's job. Second, it is ludicrous to suggest that I left the office "in tears." I am a professional attorney and to suggest such a thing because I am a woman is an insult to me and my profession (I doubt this comment would have been suggested in connection to any of the male attorneys who have left the office). In fact, to the contrary, I recall being very happy the day I left the office. It is a shame that this website has reverted to using the names of attorneys in an effort to make wild uncorroborated guesses at what might have happened at this office, when the facts can and should easily speak for themselves. Such immature attempts at "journalism" by attempting to sensationalize the situation in wild hypotheticals do no one any favors, and only end up casting doubt upon the very serious nature of the real facts and statistics at issue here, which of course deserve a full and fair investigation. I certainly hope the authors of this website learn what responsible reporting is, and abide by those basic journalistic rules of integrity in the future.

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One aspect of the SRO practice that truly concerns me is the use of an educational expert who speaks to... [MORE]	Bridgit Burke Esq.	Jan 18, 2008 10:33
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In response to Ms. Bohl's hysterical rant, which she posted on the NY Sun, I thought it necessary to respond.... [MORE]	SCHOLWATCH FOUNDER	Sep 30, 2007 04:25
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Fire Paul Kelly!!! We don't need any more corrupt peope working for the DOE. This one got caught big time... [MORE]	Phyllis	Jul 27, 2007 09:35
I am in the middle of a conflict as a parent of a spec ed student in Alabama. One due... [MORE]	S.C.	Jul 25, 2007 16:11
As a parent of a child with autism (as well as being a client of Andrew Cuddy) I would like... [MORE]	Julie McLaughlin	Jul 25, 2007 10:35
Dear Julie, You and your son have gone through hell and back. I use to think that the school district had... [MORE]	Phyllis	Jul 27, 2007 19:05
Thank you for your kind comments and your support! It HAS been a living hell for our family. I would... [MORE]	Julie McLaughlin	Jul 29, 2007 11:35
I thank you for your article. I am the father of a 14 year old boy with Asperger's Syndrome. My son is... [MORE]	John P. Miller DOM	Jul 29, 2007 16:48
While my heart goes out to Julie McLaughlin and all parents of children with disabilities in similar situations, and a...	Laurel Bohl	Aug 1, 2007 12:16
Ms. Bohl, I'm glad you came forward to set the record straight. I too would be upset if someone quoted... [MORE]	Julie McLaughlin	Aug 1, 2007 21:39
Dear God. My heart SO goes out to you! If I could...I'd give you a hug myself. There is NO... [MORE]	Julie McLaughlin	Aug 2, 2007 00:21
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