Tool Time Tuesday: Understanding Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs): Preparing, Participating, and Following Up
This brief session will provide parents and caregivers with a clear understanding of what a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is, when it is required, and how it protects students with disabilities during disciplinary actions. Participants will learn how to prepare for an MDR meeting, including what information to review, who to invite, and how to document connections between a child’s disability and the behavior in question.
This session is designed to empower families to confidently advocate for their child and actively participate in a fair and thorough MDR process.
Presented by: Mandy Sonnenberg, ECAC Assistant Director of Programs
