Category Archives: attorneys fees under IDEA

35 Years of IDEA: A Dream Deferred?

Posted on 2 December 2010 by Jennifer Laviano

From Jennifer Laviano over on Connecticut Special Education Lawyer. A few days ago marked 35 years since the federal special education statute, now known as IDEA, was signed into law.  It is hard to believe that within my lifetime, and … Continue reading →

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10 Special Ed “Back To School” Readiness Questions

Posted on 30 August 2010 by Jennifer Laviano

It’s “back to school” time!  While many of my clients receive Extended School Year (ESY) services over the summer, I have learned over the years in my special education law practice that, regardless of whether your child receives ESY services, a number of things can occur over a summer that might impact his or her [...] Continue reading →

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Phoebe Prince, Bullying, Disabilities, and the Eggshell Skull

Posted on 10 August 2010 by Jennifer Laviano

There is a theory in the law known as the “eggshell skull principle”, which, in essence, means that a person who commits a wrongful act takes their victim as they find them.  For example, Person A hits Person  B over the head with a baseball bat.  Of course it’s an assault, but you’d also assume [...] Continue reading →

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The “Dream” Program

Posted on 29 May 2010 by Jennifer Laviano

So, I already have a page of Ridiculous Comments made by school district personnel, and their lawyers.  But lately, I’ve decided that my clients have some doozies also…so I’ve created this page:   Truly Funny, Sad, Insightful, or Outrageous Quotes From Parents. My clients inspire me.  They really do.  I can not imagine how they manage [...] Continue reading →

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