Legal Articles, General Practice

Local Charter Schools: A Solution to Regional School Woes?

Blog post on the topic of charter schools in the education world and why they have been on the rise in the past few years.

Every Child Achieves Act of 2015: An Overview

Overview of the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 and its effects on public education.

Common Legal Issues in Education: What You Need to Know

Blog post on some common legal issues in education and what you should know.

Section 504: Preventing Disability Discrimination in Public Schools

Blog post on the topic of 504 plans in education- what are they and how do they work in Connecticut?

Disability Disclosure in Higher Education: What to Know

Blog post on the topic of the duties of colleges and universities regarding students with disabilities.

UConn and Section 504: The CPED History Action and Accommodation

Blog post on the use of 504 plans by UCONN.

UCONN's Beyond Access Program: An Innovative Approach to Special Education

Blog post on the "Beyond Access" program at UCONN for special education students.

The University of Connecticut: Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education

Blog post on the rights of students with disabilities at UCONN.

Autistic Teen Begins College Career with $200k Presidential Scholarship

Article on autistic student who is able to attend college with a $200,000 scholarship.

Connecticut Public Schools Takes Hard Stand Against Absenteeism

Blog post on recent efforts to reduce absenteeism in Connecticut's public schools

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