Parent Rights 101:  How to Resolve Special Education Disputes with your School District and Get What your Child Needs  When:        April 9, 2010 Time:         2:30 – 3:30 pm Where:      Annual CT PTA Conference, Trumbull Marriot Hotel, Trumbull, CT You may think you know how to work within the PPT process, but what happens when the process is not…

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Navigating Special Education Law & Advocacy When:        April 8, 2010 Time:         7:00 – 8:00 pm Where:      Total Learning and Therapy Center This free seminar will address what every parent should know about their child’s basic special education rights in and outside of school. Hear both sides of the story and learn how attorneys representing parents and school boards…

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Navigating Special Education Law: Attorneys Representing Parents & School Boards Discuss the Issues When:        April 7, 2010 Time:         6:45 – 8:30 pm Where:      Fairfield Public Library, Rotary Room, Second Floor This free seminar will address what every parent should know about their child’s basic special education rights in and outside of school.  Hear both sides of the story…

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I often characterize and describe disputes that arise in special education matters as a battle between David and Goliath. In the biblical story of David and Goliath, a Philistine giant, named Goliath, measuring over nine feet tall, and wearing full armor, mocked and challenged the Israelites to fight. The entire Israeli army was terrified of…

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It can be extremely frustrating for parents to watch their children struggle in school, especially when they do not know the cause and/or how to help their kids. What many parents do not realize, however, is that the public schools are obligated by law to help children succeed in school despite certain health, academic, and behavioral…

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The Importance of Starting Early Getting a special education attorney involved, as early as possible, in the student advocacy process is beneficial for families because: A special education attorney will help parents identify and advocate for the vast range of services that their children may be reasonably entitled to receive. The sooner a special education attorney…

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Navigating Special Education Law: Attorneys Representing Parents & School Boards Discuss the Issues I will be holding two, free information seminars on Special Education Law & Advocacy in April.  The first seminar will be held at the Fairfield Public Library on April 7th at 6:45pm, and the second will be held at the Wilton Public Library on April 26th…

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