Special Education Law

Special Education Services in the Summer: The IDEA and...

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Summer is rapidly approaching. For most children summer means time off from school. But for some students with disabilities...

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As yet another way to resolve disputes before a due process hearing, the IDEA 2004 added a resolution process. Once a due...

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My posts this week and next week will cover the IDEA 2004 formal procedures for resolving disputes prior to a due process hearing...

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Principal Fife was the captain of the good ship HMS Middle School. He knew his mission, keep the school ship shape, hatches...

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Yesterday New Jersey's Governor Corzine signed into law state legislation placing the burden of proof in all special education...

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It was a beautiful but busy Monday morning. The brisk air signaled autumn’s approach as Brenda hustled to get her two boys off ...

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Sometimes things worked out like they were supposed to and Sara was pleased. She had expected to have a fight on her hands as...

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As discussed in my previous post, last week the Supreme Court affirmed the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Board of...

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The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Board of Education of the City of New...

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As a parent, Maria had a long rope but she was quickly nearing the end of it. The principal had just called and asked her to...