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A step-by-step guide for parents on how to for parents whose children are facing disciplinary proceedings at a public school: "it is designed for those who intend to advocate for their children in meetings with administrators, hearing officers, and school boards." Gather Information Develop a Strategy Advocate Your Position Step Two: Develop a Strategy Step Three: Advocate Your Position

• How should parents respond when their children are disciplined at school?

• If a parent objects to a disciplinary action, what steps should he or she take?

• What requests should a parent make of school officials, when a student has been disciplined by the school?

• Where should parents look for information on school rules?

• What forms of discipline are commonly used in Washington state?

• What must a school do before disciplining a student?

• Do colleges have access to information on the disciplinary action taken against a student?

• For what reason might a school reverse a decision to discipline a child?

• What are the appeal procedures when a student is disciplined at school?