As schools across the state rushed to solidify reopening plans, a number of special education concerns needed to be addressed. We have prepared the following
Continue Reading FAQs: Reopening 2020, Special Education Edition
Gwen Zittoun Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article,”Work with parent advocates in virtual 504 meetings”
Gwen Zittoun has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ Work with parent advocates in virtual 504 meetings.” To read the full
Continue Reading Gwen Zittoun Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article,”Work with parent advocates in virtual 504 meetings”
Linda Yoder Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “How to implement common accommodations in a remote learning environment”
Linda Yoder has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ How to implement common accommodations in a remote learning environment.” To read
Continue Reading Linda Yoder Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “How to implement common accommodations in a remote learning environment”
Linda Yoder Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Dos and don’ts for implementing accommodations on Section 504 plans during remote learning”
Linda Yoder has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ Dos and don’ts for implementing accommodations on Section 504 plans during remote
Continue Reading Linda Yoder Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Dos and don’ts for implementing accommodations on Section 504 plans during remote learning”
State Appeals Decision Regarding Maximum Age of Eligibility for Special Education
On June 10, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut ruled in A.R. v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 3:16-cv-01197 (CSH
Continue Reading State Appeals Decision Regarding Maximum Age of Eligibility for Special Education
Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Anticipating a lot of IEP meetings this fall? Find out how to get organized”
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “Anticipating a lot of IEP meetings this fall? Find out how to
Continue Reading Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Anticipating a lot of IEP meetings this fall? Find out how to get organized”
Lehigh University’s Special Education Law Symposium
Peter Maher will be a presenter at the sessions on “IDEA Child Find and Eligibility” and “School Refusal/Avoidance and Other Attendance Issues,” during Lehigh University’s
Continue Reading Lehigh University’s Special Education Law Symposium
Bureau of Special Education Issues Updated Guidance on Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education, Model Templates and Guidance for Children Turning Three During the COVID-19 Health Emergency
The Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), recently issued the following guidance and related documents:
- A memorandum titled Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic — Update #1 (dated April 24, 2020) (the “April 24th Update”);
- Model templates (Parent Communication Record, Student Continued Education Opportunity Plan, and Service Record) to be used in connection with continued learning opportunities during COVID-19 school closures; and
- Guidance for Children Turning Three During the COVID-19 Health Emergency (dated April 23, 2020).
Executive Order Extends Funding, Employment And Preservation of Services for Schools
Introduction
On March 31, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7R (“Order 7R”) to address, among other issues, continued funding for boards of education,
Continue Reading Executive Order Extends Funding, Employment And Preservation of Services for Schools
Bureau of Special Education Issues Guidance on Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education During COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 25, 2020, the Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), issued guidance related to the implementation of continued educational opportunities
Continue Reading Bureau of Special Education Issues Guidance on Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education During COVID-19 Pandemic