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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From Special Education Student to Attorney
Michael Gilberg, Esq. is a New York-based special education & disability rights attorney with extensive experience representing students and families.… more
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My Journey – Becoming A Special Education Advocate
Virginia Blum is a Special Education Advocate, wife, and mother of two daughters. Prior to becoming an advocate, she volunteered extensively… 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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I was a Special Ed Attorney. Now, I’m an Advocate.
Lara Damashek is a Special Education Advocate with Early Insight Advocacy in Greenwich, Connecticut. Lara uses her experience as a… 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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