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Check back here for consistent content focused on the special education system from IEPs to information about the ways school districts are misusing funds and much more.
Stop, have you read your IEP?
We speak to a lot of parents every week. Most are frustrated with the education their children are receiving and want a lot more support. However, one issue commonly come up - parents not knowing what is actually in the IEP. This is understandable. It can be a very...
What Remedies Are Available When Filing a Due Process Claim?
Many parents with special needs children fully understand that if their child is not getting the supports and services they need, or they are not making progress on their educational goals, that the avenue of due process exists to help them secure what their child...
What is the difference between a 504 and an IEP?
Oftentimes parents contact the school district because they are concerned about their childโs learning progress. In many of these situations, parents are unsure as to what their child might need in order to do better in their learning environment. Depending upon the...
How Much Does a Special Education Lawyer Cost?
Interestingly enough the answer to this question will vary depending upon the community you live in. More importantly, it is possible for a special education law attorney to cost a parent nothing in legal fees. Many parents wonder how the second option is possible....
You Disagree with Your Child’s IEP or Eligibility for Special Education. Now What?
If you disagree with your child's IEP or their eligibility for special education, you are not alone, and weโre here to help you understand what comes next if it does come to filing a due process. Check out this graphic to help give you a better idea!ย
3 Ways to Better Advocate for Your Child
We asked one of our attorneys here at The Law Office of Matthew Storey what they felt were the top 3 ways a parent can better advocate for their child! Read the records! Understand the records! Get involved!ย **๐ช๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ป๐ผ๐...