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Special Education Legal Fund
We interviewed Christine Lai, co-founder and executive director of the Special Education Legal Fund (S.E.L.F.), a non-profit based out of...
Feeding Therapy
Today we interview Isa Marrs, a board-certified Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in articulation,...
When does the law require districts to fund a residential program for a student with special needs?
Author: Catherine Merino Reisman, Esq. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that school districts make...
My CSE does not acknowledge dyslexia as a diagnosis and will not offer any services for it
What are my rights? Author: Catherine Merino Reisman, Esq. IDEA’s implementing regulations indicate that a student with a “learning...
Are School Districts Obligated to Pay Private School Tuition?
Research-based curricula and highly trained, uniquely qualified staff are just two of the advantages offered by most private schools. In addition to...
What is a Due Process Hearing? Do I Need a Lawyer?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides specific procedures to safeguard the rights of children with disabilities under the...
What Makes a Good Pediatric Neuropsychologist?
As a parent navigating the complicated web of decisions and testing your child with special needs will undergo to receive an education plan, it’s...
3 Innovative Technologies Transforming Special Ed
Today’s schoolchildren are working with technology and devices more than ever before. With remote learning demands and a greater focus on tech in...
What if the private school I’ve chosen doesn’t have all of the related services my child needs? Consider an IESP
Author: Catherine Merino Reisman, Esq. Many parents decide they want to place their child at a private school as opposed to keeping them at their...
Distance Learning & Special Education: How One Private School Pivoted During the Pandemic
Parents of children with learning differences have had to navigate an entirely new landscape as the Coronavirus pandemic shut down schools and began...
Grouping Students by Instructional Level Rather Than by Age or Grade Level
As the pandemic continues and we explore ways private schools are pivoting in teaching and adjusting to ensure their students are continuing to...
I disagree with my school’s OT evaluation. Can I request a private one that will test for sensory issues?
Even if your child already receives OT services, you may still see they are struggling and behaving in ways that indicate something isn’t quite...
The Importance of Early Intervention Services
Caring for your baby is one of the most important responsibilities as a parent. If you’re noticing your young child has not yet started to do some...
3 Special Education Laws You Should Know
As a parent of a special needs school-age child, it’s important to understand the legal rights your child is entitled to and the legislation that...
3 Signs it’s Time to Request an IEE
How do you determine whether you should request an additional evaluation or Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) for your child? The answer is...
What is Pendency?
Fighting for your child’s right to an equal and fair education is important. As a parent and advocate for the appropriateness of your child’s...
Navigating Remote IEP Meetings
With social distancing orders in place worldwide, the move to digital platforms has become the norm for so many today. From virtual classrooms to...
What is the Difference Between State-Approved Nonpublic Schools and Non-Approved Nonpublic Schools?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a federal law that protects all children, regardless of their needs, and requires they receive an...
What is IDEA?
“People with disabilities deserve a great life - just like everyone else.” We hear this often, and it’s a statement that pulls on anyone’s...