Legal Articles, Felony
Connecticut School District Liable to Private School Student After Denial of IEP
Article on a student winning a lawsuit against former school district for the district's failure to reevaluate the student's IEP.
Connecticut Special Education Student Awarded $93,827 in Fees
Article on a special education student receiving an award in a case brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Individual Transition Plan: Connecticut Special Education and the Move to Adult Life
Blog post on the topic of transitioning special education students to adult life.
Hartford and Bridgeport School Districts Violate Special Education Requirements
Article on the finding of the Connecticut State Department of Education that Hartford and Bridgeport school districts are not providing students with disabilities an adequate education required by law.
Connecticut Special Education: What is a Planning and Placement Team?
Blog post explaining what a Planning and Placement Team (PPT) is and its main functions.
Connecticut Special Education: Understanding Informed and Written Consent
Blog post on what "informed and written consent" means regarding special education matters in Connecticut.
Connecticut Special Education: Conducting an Independent Evaluation
Blog post on the process of having an independent evaluation for your special education child.
Fairfield Special Education: The Scope of an IEP Evaluation
Blog post on what Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are, how they work, and what they cover.
CT Special Education: What is Adapted Physical Education?
Blog post on adapted physical education (APE) requirements in Connecticut schools.
CT Lawsuit Questions Constitutional Right to Education
Article on the recent lawsuit questioning whether there is a responsibility on the part of the federal government to provide an education for all American residents.