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
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Emerging School Law Issues
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 has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ Work with parent advocates in virtual 504 meetings.” To read the full…
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Linda Yoder has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ How to implement common accommodations in a remote learning environment.” To read…
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Linda Yoder has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ Dos and don’ts for implementing accommodations on Section 504 plans during remote…
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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
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Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “Anticipating a lot of IEP meetings this fall? Find out how to…
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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…
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The Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), recently issued the following guidance and related documents:
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,…
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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…
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