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Category Archives: Special Education Law practice
Social-Pathologist-Behavior-Worker-Therapist-Type Person
From Jennifer Laviano over on Connecticut Special Education Lawyer. True confession: when I was in junior high and high school I LOVED General Hospital. I admit it. I loved it even though I knew it was ludicrous. It’s an embarrassing … Continue reading
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35 Years of IDEA: A Dream Deferred?
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
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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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
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“The Behavior Guy”
From Jennifer Laviano over on Connecticut Special Education Lawyer. As a parents’ special education attorney in Connecticut, I hear outrageous statements that parents are told by their school districts on an almost daily basis. But, sometimes, I am told something … Continue reading →