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Category Archives: IDEA
Procedural Safeguards The Series – Part XII
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by Atomic Taco via FlickrThis is the twelfth installment in a multi-part series on procedural safeguards under the federal special education law, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. I work a … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Education Law, FAPE, Gerl, IDEA, law, procedural violation, Special Education, special education law
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Procedural Safeguards The series – Part XI
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by KeithBurtis via FlickrThis is the eleventh installment in a multi-part series on procedural safeguards under the federal special education law, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. I work a lot … Continue reading
Posted in disabilities, due process, Education Law, hearing, hearing officer, IDEA, Legal Information, Special Education, special education law
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Procedural Safeguards The Series – Part X
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This is the tenth installment in a multi-part series on procedural safeguards under the federal special education law, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. I work a lot in this area, so it is near and dear to my hea… Continue reading
Posted in disabilities, dispute resolution, Education Law, Gerl, IDEA, resolution session, Special Education, special education law
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Procedural Safeguards The Series – Part VIII
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This is the eighth installment in a multi-part series on procedural safeguards under the federal special education law, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. I work a lot in this area, so it is near and dear to my he… Continue reading
Posted in conflict resolution, dispute resolution, Education Law, Gerl, IDEA, law, Mediation, Special Education, special education law
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OSERS celebrates anniversary of IDEA
The US Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services posted its official recognition of the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the signing of the landmark legislation, of Public Law 94-142, then called the “Education of All Handicapped Children Act,” but which we know now as the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” or simply “IDEA.” [...] Continue reading
Posted in Administration, Disability, education, IDEA, News, policy, Public policy, The press
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My Powers are Beyond Your Comprehension – Part II
Image via WikipediaFollowing up on the teaser regarding hearing officers and mediators: I have long contended that Rodney Dangerfield is the patron saint of hearing officers. No respect – I tell you! I have been at conferences where when pe… Continue reading
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Procedural Safeguards The Series – Part V
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This is the fifth installment in a multi-part series on procedural safeguards under the federal special education law, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. I work a lot in this area, so it is near and dear to my hea… Continue reading
Posted in Education Law, Gerl, IDEA, IEP, law, Legal Information, prior written notice, Special Education, special education law
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Easter Seals campaigns for early intervention
Easter Seals Ad Under the headline “Tell President Obama To Help Kids With Disabilities Realize Their Full Potential,” Change.org promoted a petition encouraging support for early intervention for children with disabilities. It’s got to be difficult to sell people on the idea of increasing government expenditures in a time of substantial concern about federal deficits, [...] Continue reading →