Category: Special Education

Back to Basics – What is an IEP? 

• May 11, 2023

As a parent of a child with a disability, it can be overwhelming to navigate the education system and ensure [...]

Are Private Schools Required to Provide Accommodations under Section 504? 

• February 17, 2023

Private Schools and accommodations under Section 504 is a frequent area of concern for our clients. Section 504 of the [...]

What NOT to Say to Your Child’s School

• September 22, 2022

WHAT not to say is important, as is WHEN not to say anything to your child’s school. We’ve previously talked [...]

Unilateral Placement Requirements – Placing Your Child in a Private Specialized or Special Education School

• July 21, 2022

If you are placing your child in a private or special education school that works with students with disabilities for [...]

Are We Really Still Having This Conversation?

• April 12, 2022

Why are schools still not using evidence based reading instruction for initial instruction and for intervention? And why are parents still calling me to say their school insists on using these programs even when they ask for something different? Even when years of use hasn’t helped? Good question.  

IEP Goal Progress Reporting– What is “Meaningful” Progress?

• November 2, 2021

Do you know whether your child is making meaningful IEP goal progress? Does your IEP team provide you with hard, [...]

Keeping Students Safe in School: Redirecting School Police Funding

• September 8, 2021

The Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys Report: "Keeping Students Safe In School: Redirecting School Police Funding to Benefit Students by Supporting Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs" By Alyssa Fieo and Nicole Joseph

Back to School with an IEP – What to Do Right Now

• August 26, 2021

Back to school with an IEP? 8 Things parents need to know and do right now if their child has an IEP.

The difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan

• August 4, 2021

What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan? Both are documents created to support students but IEPs and 504 plans are not the same.

I think my child needs special education. What should I do first?

• February 17, 2021

Has observing distance learning made you wonder whether your child might need special education services? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you determine whether your child might be eligible for special education and an IEP.

Compensatory Services and Returning to School

• February 1, 2021

"Compensatory Services'' refer to the make-up service a school district is required to provide when they “miss” or do not provide services under a child’s IEP for one reason or another. This applies to services missed because of pandemic related school closures, since rights under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)-- the federal law that provides special education-- were not put on hold during closures or distance learning.

School Residency for Special Education and General Education Students

• January 14, 2021

Where You Live Matters: Resolving Residency Issues for Special Education and other Students in Public Schools - Violating residency policies may cause your child to be removed from school and you to be charged tuition fees. This can have a significant negative impact on the academic and emotional well being of your child and on your bank account. You may need assistance from an education attorney.