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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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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