Virtual Learning Reimagined: Winston Online, The Online Academy at ASD-1817, & Fusion Online
This piece is the eighth in our series “Special Education Schools: Getting Past the Sticker Shock.” This series is intended… more
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The Spire School: A Therapeutic School for College-Bound Students
Anxiety is a tricky thing. In manageable and tolerable levels, anxiety can drive great individual performance. In unmanageable levels, anxiety is paralyzing. Anxiety… more
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Who Is The Eagle Hill Student?
This piece is the seventh in our series “Special Education Schools: Getting Past the Sticker Shock.” This series, which will… more
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What is a Therapeutic Special Education School?
This article is a summary and review of our February 2nd webinar “Getting Past the Sticker Shock: Therapeutic Special Education… more
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Chapel Haven – A Place to Call Home
This piece is the sixth in our series “Special Education Schools: Getting Past the Sticker Shock.” This series, which will… more
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Villa Maria School – Transition to the Future
This piece is the fifth in our series “Special Education Schools: Getting Past the Sticker Shock.” This series, which will… more
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Fusion Academy – “F” is for Flexibility
This piece is the fourth in our series “Special Education Schools: Getting Past the Sticker Shock.” This series, which will… more
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How to Find a “Good” School District for Special Education
The other day I read a Facebook post from a parent asking about “good” special education school districts in the… more
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The Pinnacle School – Bridging the Communication Gap
This piece is the third in our series “Special Education Schools: Getting Past the Sticker Shock.” This series, which will… more
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Special Education Podcast Review: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
Disclaimer: Every attorney podcast reviewed for this article has received a grant from Special Education Legal Fund on behalf of… more
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The Windward School: Training Teachers for Windward & Beyond
Recently I had the privilege of virtually “touring” the Windward School in New York and meeting some members of its faculty and staff. The Windward School is an independent special education school serving nearly 1000 students in grades 1-9 with language based learning differences like dyslexia on four campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York. Windward’s self-described mission is “… to remediate students’ dyslexia or other language-based learning disability and to return students to mainstream schools.” In any given year,
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Winston Preparatory School: The Sum is More than the Parts
This piece is the first in our series “Special Education Schools: Getting Past the Sticker Shock.” This series, which will… more
Read MoreSpecial education, law, & social media
DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a parent for parents. This article is intended as a resource for families who… more
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Special Education Advocacy: Introducing the Advocacy Support Program
I wish I’d known about special education advocates back in 2008. I have a lot of regrets about what could… more
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Breaking Barriers: The Autism Expansion Program at American School for the Deaf
Launched in 2018, the Autism Expansion program at American School for the Deaf is the first of its kind in the country – a program that serves hearing nonverbal students on the autism spectrum through a bilingual American Sign Language (ASL) program to support the acquisition of generalized language and communication skills.
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Understanding the Outplacement Process
DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a parent for parents. This article is intended as a resource for families who… more
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How to Find, Hire, & Keep the Right Special Education Attorney for Your Family
A special education attorney is an attorney who practices law on behalf of children and young adults to help secure necessary educational services as required under the law. But how do you find, hire, and keep the right special education attorney for your family?
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Lessons Learned from a School’s Closure
DISCLAIMER: This blog is written by parents for parents. The author is neither an accountant nor an attorney, but merely… more
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COVID-19 & Special Education: A Guide for Parents
DISCLAIMER: This guide was written by a parent for parents. It is intended as a resource for families who are… more
Read MoreThe Virtual IEP: COVID-19 Differences in Special Education by District
Back to Virtual School … again. My children returned to school this morning after a two-and-a-half week spring/coronavirus break. For… more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Special Education Schools, Part II
DISCLAIMER: This guide is written by parents for parents. It is intended as a resource for parents who are navigating… more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Special Education Schools, Part I
DISCLAIMER: This guide is written by parents for parents. It is intended as a resource for parents who are navigating… more
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Introducing Proyecto de Educación Especial
In December 2019, Special Education Legal Fund will launch Proyecto de Educacion Especial at Building One Community in Stamford, CT. Developed in partnership with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Proyecto is a groundbreaking special education and civics curriculum designed to promote empowerment through understanding amongst ESL families with children in special education. With the help and support of FCCF, Special Education Legal Fund will continue to expand Proyecto’s reach in Stamford, Norwalk, and Bridgeport throughout 2020.
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Happy Birthday IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, turns 29 on October 30th, 2019. Signed into law by President George… more
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A Parent’s Guide to Connecticut Special Education Attorneys
A special education attorney is an attorney who practices law on behalf of children and young adults to help secure necessary educational services as required under the law.
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