Your Child Is Being Bullied: When Should You Call an Education Lawyer?
If your child’s school ignores a bullying complaint, your options as a parent become increasingly limited. Learning where the legal obligations of a school begin, and what…
Legal Rights for Children With Disabilities in New York Schools
In New York public schools, children with disabilities have enforceable rights under federal and state law—regardless of whether a school district chooses to acknowledge them.…
When You Disagree With the School: Special Education & Dispute Resolution in NY
As the parent of a child who needs special education services, you are an equal member of your child’s educational team. Legal safeguards ensure your right to challenge school…
Suspension vs. Disciplinary Change of Placement
It would be unjust to penalize a student for behavior they cannot help when it is directly related to their disability. Hence, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
How to Prepare for a NYS Manifestation Determination Review in 2026
All students have due process rights when facing discipline in school, particularly when discipline interferes with their access to education. Students with disabilities have the…
Behavioral Health and Disability: Does My Child Qualify for Enhanced Protections When Facing School Discipline in NY?
Students with disabilities have the same due process rights as their peers without disabilities, as well as additional protections to ensure their continued access to a free and…
The Semester Has Already Started—Can I Still Get Accommodations at College?
Classes have already started, but you need accommodations and you haven’t applied for them. Maybe you didn’t know you qualified for accommodations, or you’re newly…
When Do I Need a Special Education Lawyer?
Ensuring access to necessary services and accommodations for parents and guardians striving to secure the best possible education for their children with disabilities often…
Legal Considerations for Developing an Effective Individualized Education Program (IEP)
When developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student, there are many legal considerations that must be accounted for to ensure that the IEP is effective. The…
Who is Required to Participate in an Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) Meeting?
4An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of what services and goals are to be provided to a student with a disability. IEPs are a living and breathing…