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Archive for the tag 'Special Education'
In a decisive victory for students with disabilities, the United States Supreme Court has recently issued a unanimous decision which is certain to have a wide ranging impact on students receiving special education. The decision settles a long-standing split in the law over what amount of educational progress a student in special education is entitled […]
Special Education Workshop Series for Parents featuring Attorneys from Hinkle, Prior & Fischer, together with Clinicians from Behavior Therapy Associates. Title: Pressure Points in Special Education: The Intersection of Legal and Clinical Issues – covering Social Skills, Independent Evaluations, Behavior and Extended School Year services. Learn about Evidence Based Services & Interventions, Best Practice, Legal Rights and Advocacy Strategies.
Increasingly, school districts are trying to graduate students with disabilities as early as possible. It is more important than ever for parents to know their legal rights regarding when their child with disabilities should graduate. This Q&A article will equip you with the basic information you need regarding your legal rights.
Under federal special education laws, “transition” services means a coordinated set of activities for a student, designed within a results-oriented process, that promotes movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation.
The most common factor in determining whether a child needs an extended school year (“ESY”), is the regression / recoupment calculus.
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Hinkle, Prior & Fischer attorneys are available to speak to your organization or constituents on a wide variety of relevant disability topics. 