She talked to her union rep today which was most helpful. They got in touch with the principal. It looks like my daughter may go back to finish out the year in a different position (which is great as she will be paid). They are also offering her a contract (for next year) at a different school in the district. (We think.) She'll still teach special ed but not behavioral so it won't be so abusive.

She's still upset she can't go to the new district because someone gave her a bad reference. I told her to go to her new school, make good contacts there and try again next year to move districts if she wants. Maybe she will like the new school and stay there. Her current district has 32 schools, so she doesn't have to worry about running into that supervisor again.

Her union rep said if there are problems, the rep will escalate the situation promptly. So we are hopeful she will have a job for next year.

I am a former teacher. Lots of teachers don't join the union because of the cost, but when you need them, they are your best advocate. My daughter learned the importance of being in the union.

Thanks for all of the help. I agree that the ADA would be lengthy, but it's not a bad way to go if you can't get any relief.