I don't doubt that it is a benefit to have both parents present. So far, though, I have been the one to advocate. Not because my husband doesn't agree concerning the need, but that he has a high level of confidence in my abilities.

The tester that ID'd the girls has told me that he hasn't seen anyone get as far as I had in obtaining accomodations for our children. He's been working with the school district for many years.

I think the difficulty dealing with the district has more to do with the size of it, and the number of people involved in the decision making. Less to do with the fact that I am a mom and I didn't bring hubby along.

My 2 cents.