Concussions, School Performance, and Accommodations
Concussions are on the rise. The Center for Disease Control recently reported that from 2001 to 2009, the number of emergency hospital visits for
Special Education in The Atlantic
The Atlantic is a well known magazine that publishes articles about a wide range of political and social issues, as well as book reviews and works of
Cochlear Implant Mapping and the IDEA
As an attorney with a hearing impairment, I read Petit v. United States Department of Education with great interest. Last week, the US Court of
Unilateral Placements: A big gamble
In the world of special education litigation, the unilateral placement is probably the biggest gamble a parent can make. What is the unilatera
Thinking About Your Next IEP Meeting
The annual IEP season runs from March through June — and sometime in the next few weeks, you’ll likely get a notice in the mail detailing the day,
Diabetes, Microwaves, and 504
I previously blogged about food allergies and special dietary needs in school. In that post, I discussed that when a student has special dietary
Reversing a Fee Award
This is the third article about attorney’s fees and costs in special education matters. In the first article, I explained that a parent who prevails
Attorney’s Fees and Frivolous Lawsuits
Several weeks ago, I talked about reimbursement for attorney’s fees and costs in special education matters. I explained that if a parent files a
Protect Your Credibility
Quick: What’s the most important quality that a parent should protect and defend when there is a disagreement with school personnel about specia
Stay Put in Special Education Litigation
In special education litigation, “stay put” is among the most important safety procedural protections that parents have. The stay put
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