Shipman & Goodwin attorney Leander Dolphin will participate in the panel discussion “Advising the Applicant with a Disability” at the 2019 Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors (NAPLA) Conference.
The panelists will discuss what a pre-law advisor should know about helping … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I am one of the assistant principals at my high school and I share the duty to oversee the athletic program with … Read more
Measles is spreading rapidly across the United States. As of April 26, the CDC has confirmed 704 individual cases of measles in 22 states. CDC, Measles Cases and Outbreaks. This is the largest number of cases reported in the … Read more
With the arrival of spring and the coming of summer, incidents of student misbehavior increase in Nutmeg each year. This year, Mr. Superintendent has had his hands full in dealing with such matters, and during the executive session last week, … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Yesterday, we caught a special education student with marijuana midway through the school day and we sent him home with his parents … Read more
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According to Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, between 100,000 and 300,000 American children are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation, and thousands … Read more
Register today and join us for the live event in Hartford or by live-streaming video webinar.*
According to Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, between 100,000 and 300,000 American children are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation, and thousands … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I am an administrator in a middle school and one of our teachers (she is actually the president of the teachers’ union) … Read more
In case you missed our February 26th webinar on student handbooks for independent schools, click here to access the recorded webinar in its entirety.
Student handbooks are essential documents for independent schools, and it is important for them to … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As an assistant principal at a large high school, it falls to me to classify absences for the purpose of the “chronic … Read more
Shipman & Goodwin attorney Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ Your guide to avoiding progress monitoring missteps.” To read the full article, please click here.
Reprinted with permission from: Special Ed Connection… Read more
Student handbooks are essential documents for independent schools, therefore it is important that handbooks are up to date and reflective of school policies.
Join Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Julie Fay and Thad Bochain for this complimentary webinar as they provide … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I am sure that you have heard about all the issues with DCF reporting. With the arrest of a number of educators … Read more
A Complimentary Discussion sponsored by Shipman & Goodwin LLP as part of our “In Community Series”
About the Discussion
Shipman & Goodwin’s School Law Practice Group and Diversity & Inclusion Committee are pleased to co-sponsor a panel discussion on what … Read more
Student handbooks are essential documents for independent schools, therefore it is important that handbooks are up to date and reflective of school policies.
Join Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Julie Fay and Thad Bochain for this complimentary webinar as they provide … Read more
On December 21, 2018, the Connecticut State Department of Education (“SDE”) published updated guidance addressing the timelines for initial evaluations of students being evaluated for eligibility for special education and related services. As noted by SDE, both the federal Individuals … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I confess that I am still a bit confused over the push to limit suspensions to in-school suspensions except in extreme cases. … Read more
The U.S. Department of Education recently released its anticipated proposed regulations regarding sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. If adopted, these regulations could have a significant impact on the manner in which educational agencies and … Read more
The U.S. Department of Education recently released its anticipated proposed regulations regarding sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. If adopted, these regulations could have a significant impact on the manner in which educational agencies and … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I very much enjoy the Legal Mailbag, and I have a simple question for you. I’m wondering what can and cannot be … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As the principal of a large middle school, I pride myself in running a tight ship. I want my teachers on time
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I had a student audio record a teacher in a classroom for the express purpose of getting the teacher in trouble. The … Read more
Shipman & Goodwin’s School Law Practice Group is proud to host “Learning Forum: Failure to Report Child Abuse and/or Neglect,” a program presented by the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) in partnership with the Department of Children and … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
Dear Legal Mailbag:
At the end of each year, the English Department at the High School publishes “The Light,” an anthology of poetry written by … Read more
