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Category Archives: Mediation
Procedural safeguards The Series – Part VI
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This is the sixth 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
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
Posted in Gerl, hearing officer, IDEA, Mediation, Rodney Dangerfield
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The Calm Before The Storm
I feel a little guilty for having neglected my blog most of this month, but the volume of IEP meetings, mediation, and Due Process Hearing commitments has prohibited me from writing much other than responses to Motions to Dismiss, 10 day notice letters, and a whole lot of nasty grams! The month of June has [...] Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut Education, Connecticut Special Education, Connecticut Special Education Law, due process, FAPE, IDEA, IDEA claims, IDEA Due Process Hearings, IEP Meetings, IEP Team, IEP Team meetings, IEP Team Members, IEPs, Meaningful Parental participation, Mediation, Parents, Special Education, special education attorneys, Special Education Due Process Hearings, Special Education Law and Advocacy, Special Education Law practice, special education laws, special education lawyers
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CADRE Report On the Number of Special Ed Cases: Post Script
Image via WikipediaI know. You’re probably thinking, oh no, not more fun with numbers. But I must…Last week we provided our readers with an exclusive scoop on the CADRE report. Well, it wasn’t exclusive, CADRE had already released the document pub… Continue reading
Posted in Data, dispute resolution, education, Gerl, hearing, law, Mediation, resolution session, Special Education, special education law
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It’s a New Year, So Sue Me
Getting school systems to either fund additional special education services, or to reimburse parents who pay for necessary services themselves, has always been an uphill battle. The reasons are numerous, but money is without question at the top of the list. That’s nothing new. However, over the years, most reasonable school district lawyers, and special education [...] Continue reading
Enforcing Mediation Agreements
We’ve covered whether to attend a Mediation. There are benefits and risks, but generally it is a forum which I recommend, where appropriate.
But what happens if you’ve already attended one, reached a Mediation Agreement, and the school district isn’t honoring it?
Unfortunately, in my special education law practice, I am regularly contacted by parents of children [...] Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut Special Education, Connecticut special education mediation, Enforceability of Mediation agreements, Mediation, mediation agreements, settlement agreements of special education complaints, Special Education, special education law, Tips for Parents, written agreements at mediation, written mediation agreements
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There’s Water on the Moon…What about FAPE?
I had a discussion with a client today that went something like this:
Client: “I’ve about had it with this school district! If things don’t get better, I’m going to move.”
Me: “You’re not moving anywhere, especially until you’ve spoken with me to make sure you’re not going from the frying pan into the fire. Some districts [...] Continue reading
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