Podcasts about special education law

In this episode, we dive deep with educational consultant and innovator Dr. Kate Anderson Foley, who challenges conventional wisdom about student support systems and offers a fresh perspective on educational leadership. Dr. Anderson Foley's  shares revolutionary ideas about restructuring intervention frameworks and explains why some traditional approaches may be limiting student potential.Episode Highlights:✅ The Double Helix Model - Dr. Anderson Foley introduces her groundbreaking concept comparing educational support systems to DNA's double helix structure, demonstrating how interwoven approaches create stronger outcomes than linear interventions, and why we shouldn't label students according to tiers. ✅ Restructuring RtI Tiers - We explore Dr. Anderson Foley's compelling case for removing the traditional tiered structure of Response to Intervention, discussing how these artificial divisions can create barriers to providing students with appropriate support at critical moments.✅ Cross-Pollination of Services - Dr. Anderson Foley flips conventional thinking by arguing that what's often labeled as "duplication of services" actually represents valuable cross-pollination of educational approaches, creating richer learning environments and multiple pathways for student growth.✅ High-Quality vs. Traditional Tutoring - We distinguish between standard tutoring and "high-quality tutoring," examining the specific elements that transform supplemental instruction into transformative educational experiences.✅ Agile vs. Waterfall Leadership - Dr. Anderson Foley contrasts traditional "waterfall" leadership models with agile approaches, explaining how educational leaders can create more responsive, adaptive systems by implementing initiatives in shorter releases and using data to make adjustments sooner, rather than later. Our conversation challenges listeners to reconsider fundamental assumptions about educational interventions and offers practical strategies for transforming support systems to better serve all students. Dr. Anderson Foley's innovative perspectives provide valuable insights for educators, administrators, and policy makers seeking to create more effective and equitable educational environments.Dr. Anderson Foley is Founder & CEO of the Education Policy & Practice Group, an international keynote speaker, and Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching Fellow. A transformational leader, she has guided school districts and states toward equitable services for all learners, with a focus on breaking barriers for marginalized children.Beginning as a special education teacher pioneering inclusive practices, Dr. Kate advanced to administration where she advocated for reform at local, state, and federal levels. As a senior educational leader for Illinois, she helped create preventative systems addressing opportunity gaps for all learners regardless of background or circumstance, and contributed to equity-based school funding reform.Dr. Kate partners with organizations worldwide, providing expertise in improvement processes, professional learning communities, and asset-based education policies. She teaches Special Education Law to aspiring educational leaders and authors books including "Ida Finds Her Voice," "Fearless Coaching," and "Radically Excellent School Improvement," which offers a blueprint for comprehensive school improvement that ensures every student thrives.

In today's episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are back and answering the most asked legal questions received from board members across the state. This version of “Ask the Attorney” focuses solely on questions regarding the law around board policy. Questions from “what is the function of the policy committee” to “how can a board member propose a policy change” are tackled during today's episode. Click here if you wish to read the transcript of today's podcast episode.

In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Dr. Kate Anderson Foley, founder and CEO of the Education Policy and Practice Group. They discuss the integral role of special education in school improvement, the double helix approach to support systems, and the importance of tailoring instruction to student needs. Dr. Foley shares insights on the necessity of breaking down silos in education and promoting a student-centered approach that prepares learners for adult life.Tight instruction specifically for special education students. Double HelixDesigning lessons that are comprehensively situating the adults and students.Almost half a million students are identified as special education. Ban the Tiers! Nimble and responsive instruction. Not working in isolation anymore. Double Helix as a replacement for the RTI/MTSSStrength-based system - foundation of school improvement process. High expectations of staff. Accountability is measured by evidence of impact. Data that is used to inform and adjust. Shared accountability. Collaboratively working on improvement. Discussion about explicit instruction vs. non-explicit instruction. Blooms and scaffolding. The scaffolding needs to be doneHow do we scaffold that skill so they demonstrate it in novel ways? Explicit instruction is 15 minutes and then you transfer that skill. Understand the concept of AM & PM. About Dr. Foley:Kate Anderson Foley, Ph.D.Founder & CEO of the Education Policy & Practice Group, International Keynote, McLean Affiliate of Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching Fellow, Thought Partner, Author. Kate Anderson Foley is a transformational leader with significant experience leading public school districts and states toward equitable and integrated services for all learners. Her work has been grounded in social justice and breaking down barriers for children who have historically been marginalized. She has led organizational change utilizing a strategic framework that ensured guaranteed and rigorous learning leading to college and career readiness for all students.Kate began her career as a special education teacher pioneering inclusive practices for students at risk and with disabilities. Her work focused on creating conditions that fostered high expectations of adults for students and innovation which catalyzed equitable opportunities for each learner. Kate's deep commitment to creating nimble and responsive systems that supported the whole child led her into administration where she advocated for local, state, and federal reform. That experience with large-scale reform led to improved academic and social-emotional outcomes for students, fair funding models, innovative healthcare models, and efficient operations. As a senior educational leader for the State of Illinois, Kate's vision of fulfilling the promise of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was nested within the Every Student Succeeds Act. She was an expert contributor to the State Plan where the deficit-based system was interrupted and a preventative and nimble system was created that intentionally addressed opportunity gaps of all learners, regardless of background or circumstance. Her deep understanding of equity-based school funding also contributed to a legislative reform model for the state of Illinois. As the founder and CEO of The Education Policy & Practice Group, Kate partners with local, state, national, and international organizations, education agencies, and various industries providing her expertise with the improvement process, professional learning communities, strategic planning, asset-based education policies and practices, special education, coaching, and consulting. Kate is a Roslyn Wolf Lecturer with the Levin College of Public Affairs in Urban Education. Kate teaches a graduate-level Special Education Law course to aspiring superintendents and principals. Kate works closely with senior leadership across various sectors providing executive coaching aimed at creating growth-minded organizational cultures (www.edpolicyconsulting.com). Kate is the author of numerous articles and books including Ida Finds Her Voice and Fearless Coaching. Kate's new book, Radically Excellent School Improvement: Keeping Students at the Center of it All presents a model for ambitious improvement and tireless focus that ensures every student grows, thrives, and achieves to their fullest potential. It provides district and school leaders with a bold blueprint for designing,implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive school improvement process for radical excellence (https://us.corwin.com/books/radical-excellence-289045).

It's an honor to interview Pete Wright. Pete has been practicing law in the area of special education since 1978, and he and his wife are the founders of Wrightslaw. In today's episode, Pete and I chat about his own personal story and why he became involved in special education law. He also answers 9 frequently asked questions about education rights.  1) What does the law say about the difference between a 504 and an IEP? Is one better than another? 2) Can the school refuse to provide an IEP or a Section 504 Plan to a child who is making good grades? 3) Most people know that they are able to request a new evaluation every three years. What if the school says they don't believe the student needs another evaluation? Do you have to wait 3 years before requesting another evaluation? If a parent doesn't agree with the evaluation results, does the school have to agree to an IEE? 4) What if the school isn't following the 504 or IEP consistently? 5) What if the goals, objectives, and data collection don't make any sense? Ex. unclear and data collection is confusing 6) Are children who attend private schools, religious schools, and charter schools eligible for special education and related services? 7) What do the laws say about bullying at school? 8) What does the law say about Restraint and seclusion? 9) What do the laws say about suspensions for disruptive behavior and what if the behavior is related to the child's disability? What if the school believes the behavior is not related to the child's disability but the parent does think the behavior is due to their child's disability? Pete generously offered our listeners 15% off on Wrightslaw books. Use the coupon code "crossvine" to get 15% off. This offer ends 12/31/24.  Click Here - https://www.wrightslaw.com/store/ Pete refers to specific statutes and page numbers in Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed. Please click here and enter "crossvine" as both your username and password to access the document.  Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get your neuroaffirming continuing education training! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Kate Anderson Foley is a transformational leader with significant experience leading public school districts and states toward equitable and integrated services for all learners. Her work is grounded in social justice and breaking down the barriers for children who have historically been marginalized. Her latest book Radically Excellent School Improvement: Keeping the Students at the Center of it All, presents a model for ambitious improvement and tireless focus that ensures every student grows, thrives, and achieves to their fullest potential.rnrnKate is the founder and CEO of The Education Policy & Practice Group and teaches a graduate-level Special Education Law course to aspiring principals and superintendents through the lens of equity and the higher standard.

In this episode, Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, engages in a discussion with Dana Johnson, a Civil Rights and Special Education Attorney, examining the profound impacts of COVID-19 on special education. They explore the evolving meaning of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the post-pandemic era, highlighting challenges and legal implications for students with disabilities. Together they draw on Dana's personal journey with Dyslexia and ADHD to contrast past experiences with contemporary approaches in special education underscoring the ongoing need for inclusive education reforms and advocacy to ensure equitable access and support for all students.

It's an honor to interview Pete Wright. Pete has been practicing law in the area of special education since 1978, and he and his wife are the founders of Wrightslaw. In today's episode, Pete and I chat about his own personal story and why he became involved in special education law. He also answers 9 frequently asked questions about education rights. We cover the following questions -  1) What does the law say about the difference between a 504 and an IEP? Is one better than another? 2) Can the school refuse to provide an IEP or a Section 504 Plan to a child who is making good grades? 3) Most people know that they are able to request a new evaluation every three years. What if the school says they don't believe the student needs another evaluation? Do you have to wait 3 years before requesting another evaluation? If a parent doesn't agree with the evaluation results, does the school have to agree to an IEE? 4) What if the school isn't following the 504 or IEP consistently? 5) What if the goals, objectives, and data collection don't make any sense? Ex. unclear and data collection is confusing 6) Are children who attend private schools, religious schools, and charter schools eligible for special education and related services? 7) What do the laws say about bullying at school? 8) What does the law say about Restraint and seclusion? 9) What do the laws say about suspensions for disruptive behavior and what if the behavior is related to the child's disability? What if the school believes the behavior is not related to the child's disability but the parent does think the behavior is due to their child's disability? Pete generously offered our listeners 15% off on Wrightslaw books. Use the coupon code "crossvine" to get 15% off. This offer ends 12/31/24.  Click Here - https://www.wrightslaw.com/store/ Pete refers to specific statutes and page numbers in Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed. Please click here and enter "crossvine" as both your username and password to access the document.  Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ATTENTION THERAPISTS - Click here to get on the waitlist for neuroaffirming continuing education training! CLICK HERE for Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social Success Guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses ⭐️ Join Holly on Instagram ⭐️ Join our Private Facebook Groups ➡️ Professionals who support neurodivergent kids & teens join HERE ➡️ Parents join HERE

Last time, we set the table with special-education attorney Tim Adams to discuss the big 9th Circuit win for parents of kids with IEPs (individualized education protocols). Now we dig in to Irvine Unified School District v. Landers and Gagliano.After covering the fact that the school district, to get out of helping a dyslexic student get the help she needed, spent over $1.13 million on its attorneys in over five-years of litigation involving a “trial by experts.” In this discussion, Tim Adams explains that IEPs are a constitutional right, so school districts are not legally permitted to consider their costs. Yet school district spokespersons take to the press to decry how these lawsuits are breaking the bank. So what is going on here?Tim Adams' biography.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed.Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, Twitter feed, and YouTube page.Sign up for Not To Be Published, Tim Kowal's weekly legal update, or view his blog of recent cases.The California Appellate Law Podcast thanks Casetext for sponsoring the podcast. Listeners receive a discount on Casetext Basic Research at casetext.com/CALP. The co-hosts, Jeff and Tim, were also invited to try Casetext's newest technology, CoCounsel, the world's first AI legal assistant. You can discover CoCounsel for yourself with a demo and free trial at casetext.com/CoCounsel.Other items discussed in the episode:Irvine Unified School District v. Landers and Gagliano, No. 22-55286Why One School District Spent $1 Million Fighting a Special-Education Student - WSJEpisode 69, Special Education Law with Tim AdamsVideos from this episode will be posted at Tim Kowal's YouTube channel.

A big 9th Circuit win for parents of kids with IEPs (individualized education protocols) came down recently, and the prevailing attorney is podcast alum Tim Adams.In the first of this two-part discussion, we set the table to discuss Irvine Unified School District v. Landers and Gagliano. For example, to understand why parents trying to help their dyslexic daughter needed to make a federal case out of it, you should know:

About Dawn Dawn is a graduate of Cookeville High School and received her undergraduate degree from Tennessee Tech University. She graduated from the Nashville School of Law in 1999 and has been practicing law in the Upper Cumberland since 2000, specializing in Adoption Law, Special Education Law and Conservatorships. She currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Putnam County Board of Education,Chairman of Rising Above Ministries and Chairman of Exceptional Bean Board. She has been appointed by the Governor to the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Governor's Advisory Council for Students with Disabilities. Dawn was an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Tennessee Tech University for more than ten years. Dawn has been married to Shawn Fry for more than 30 years and has twins, Sydney and Austin. Related Links Sign up for By the Brook 2024!  

Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast Course Title: Introduction to Special Education Law: Questions AnsweredGet .1 ASHA CEU and view the full course landing page: https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/introduction-to-special-education-law-questions-answered-abje0122Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast. On SLP Nerdcast you'll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources. To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCAST To learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.Learning Objectives:Identify at least one of the "Purposes" stated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Describe the difference between an IEP and a 504List at least two legal considerations for recommendations of service deliveryList two strategies for advocating within a school setting when administration is not supporting compliance with an IEPReferences & Resources:WrightslawComprehensive Speech and Language Evaluations: Beyond the Standard ScoreAssessment and the Status Quo

The research is clear: to provide equitable learning opportunities for all, schools must actively include students with disabilities alongside their peers in general education settings.School leaders don't need a degree in special education to lead their school toward more equitable and inclusive education for all, but they do need to watch, listen, ask questions, and learn all they can about the law and research-backed practices. In this episode, Jenn and I interview Belinda Karge, the author of Watch, Listen, Ask, Learn How School Leaders Can Create an Inclusive Environment for Students with Disabilities. Belinda shares practical strategies for school leaders to support all teachers in helping to create an inclusive environment for all students, and for students with disabilities in particular. If you're up for a classic episode about special education. Check out this one from September 2015 where I interviewed two special education attorneys - one who represents students and families, the other represents school districts: Stay Out of Trouble with Special Education Law. It's a lively conversation. As always, send your comments, questions, and show ideas to mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.  Consider rating the podcast in iTunes and leaving a comment.  And please pass the show along to your colleagues.  Additionally, if you have other NON-education books with implications for school leaders, send those suggestions our way, too. And finally, If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the show, send Mike an email at mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.

Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEAGuest - John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law, FEANew Jersey has one of the most expansive anti-discrimination laws in the nation, which provides strong protections for students and staff members in our schools. In this episode, participants will learn about the broad protections available under NJLAD, including protected categories, recent expansions and clarifications of those protections related to racial discrimination, protections from discrimination linked to hair type/style/texture, and gender equity, including equity in pay and protections for the rights of new mothers, and the various options available for raising a claim of discrimination against a school district.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Mia DeLane-Gurley.  Mia talks about her path to Bond, including her most recent role with the New York City Department of Education, and discusses her extensive experience working to support students with disabilities.

The autism pandemic now affects between 1-in-44 and 1-in-35 children by the age of 8, according to a December 2021 Rutgers report—a rate that has climbed some 241% since 2000.And one of the big ways this affects the millions of families raising children with autism is obtaining and fulfilling IEPs—Individualized Education Programs.Special-education law attorney Tim Adams represents families to get their children the educational support they need. And because districts often have more legal support than financial support, these issues often wind up in court.And while petitioners may be entitled to recover their attorney fees, surprisingly they are not entitled to their expert costs. This rule (an oversight?) tips the scales sharply against families, and could be easily fixed by Congress.Tim Adams' biography, and LinkedIn profile.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed.Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, Twitter feed, and YouTube page.Sign up for Tim Kowal's Weekly Legal Update, or view his blog of recent cases.Use this link to get a 25% lifetime discount on Casetext.

Our conversation on special education law continues with Tracey Spencer Walsh, podcast host, attorney and special education law expert. This part of our conversation focuses on things to consider as your child ages through and eventually out of special education.https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/

     Our conversation on special education law continues with Tracey Spencer Walsh, podcast host, attorney and special education law expert. This part of our conversation focuses on things to consider as your child ages through and eventually out of special education. https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/

Listen in on the December NCPEID APE Collaborative with guest speaker Cynthia D. Vargas as she discusses the development of a defensible IEP. This podcast will cover topics such as organizing IEP team meetings, IEP meeting notes, after the IEP meetings, and some thoughts on FAPE. Cynthia D. Vargas is the managing partner for F3 Law Firm's Inland Empire office. She is a legal expert that represents and advises school districts, county offices of education, and special education local plan areas statewide. Prior to law school, she worked as a special education teacher providing her a practical understanding of the interconnectedness of education legal matters. She earned her Juris-Doctor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and bachelor's degree, cum laude, from the University of California, Irvine.

In this episode, I speak with Tracey Spencer Walsh, an attorney specializing in special education law and a podcast host of the podcast, "It's Special", a show focused on navigating disability within the education space. In our conversation, Tracey and I speak on what special education is, the laws in space to safeguard it and some of the thing that parents should consider as they walk on this journey with their children. For more information on Tracey, check her out here.https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/

 In this episode, I speak with Tracey Spencer Walsh, an attorney specializing in special education law and a podcast host of the podcast, "It's Special", a show focused on navigating disability within the education space. In our conversation, Tracey and I speak on what special education is, the laws in space to safeguard it and some of the thing that parents should consider as they walk on this journey with their children. For more information on Tracey, check her out here. https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/

Parents, have you ever been in a situation where you're fighting with your child's school to get your child the services they deserve and are entitled to? Catherine Michael has spent more than 20 years working with families on designing success for special needs children. She is a managing partner at the law firm Connell Michael Kerr as well as the founder of Coffee with Catherine, which offers classes and resources for families of children with special needs.A Free Appropriate EducationEvery child in America is entitled to a free appropriate education. This means the support, services, accommodations, and environment that they have been evaluated for and determined to need for their educational success. The Individual Disabilities Education Act, outlines federally what special needs students are required to receive within schools. Many states have even codified and extended these laws into their own state statutes to give more rights to these families.Educational Due ProcessDue Process does not create damage, the goal of this action is to resolve and settle on the necessary support and services for a child as quickly as possible. As soon as the Educational Due Process is filed, a school has 15 days to come to a resolution with the family. If a resolution is not met then an Administrative Hearing will take place. This hearing is an informal relaxed hearing often taking place in a school, where the burden of proof lies on the parents. Catherine discusses the obstacles to the qualifications of the Hearing Officers for these settings and how they can negatively affect the outcome. If you're a professional or parent seeking to learn more about Special Education Law check out the resources at Coffee with Catherine. Additionally, if you're located in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Alaska and need legal assistance pertaining to special education, reach out via the Connell Michael Kerr, LLP website.What's Inside:Who does Special Education Law serve?What is Educational Due Process?What does it mean to receive a free appropriate education?How do parents and schools come to a resolution?What is an Administrative Hearing?What are the qualifications of a Hearing Officer?Mentioned In This Episode: Coffee with CatherineConnell Michael Kerr, LLP 

Welcome to Rad Mom Radio!Our guest this week is Dicie Wheaton - in this episode Dicie shares her experience as a special education advocate. She is passionate about creating change within her local school districts so that all children receive the supports that they deserve.You can find Dicie on Tik Tok @edifymyiep and you can learn more about her advocacy business on Facebook - Edify Advocacy Services for IEPs

Catherine M. Michael is licensed and practices throughout the state of Indiana, Texas, and Michigan. She represents students and their families in a variety of education and personal injury matters including Special Education Due Process, Section 504 matters, expulsion, disciplinary issues, personal injury of children including injury, sexual abuse, molestation, and rape cases both in and out of school environments, private school issues and discipline as well as other civil rights and disability claims experienced by students. She possesses extensive knowledge regarding special education due process, teacher and student discipline and dismissal matters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), personal injury of children in schools, and other civil rights matters.   Catherine Michael has been featured hundreds of times in both the national and local media. She is a frequent guest on syndicated radio and television shows for her education law expertise. Her nearly two decade career in education has focused on ensuring that the needs of children in schools are met. She has represented school shooting victims, children abused in school, and hundreds of special needs children who families needed a voice.   Law practice: https://cmklawfirm.com/ Book: The Exceptional Parent's Guide to Special Education Law and Advocacy https://www.amazon.com/Exceptional-Parents-Special-Education-Advocacy-ebook/dp/B08RSNKYW4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMKlaw _________________ Contact us -  email:  inclusion@autismmastermind.co https://www.autismmastermind.co/ IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Please Write, review, subscribe and share :)

What is special education? Who is it for? What do school psychologists have to do with it? And what are the laws governing special education (aka: SPED). On today's episode we go into a general overview on these questions to learn more about the field of special education.IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities ActNew episodes weeklySubscribe to Podcast Emails hereFollow me on Instagram & TikTokSupport the podcast here For inquiries, please email: schoolpsychfinds@gmail.comDisclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcastare for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional, clinical, or medical advice. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. While every effort is made to ensure that the information shared is accurate, suggestions, comments, and corrections of errors are welcomed. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.You should take all steps necessary to ascertain that the information you receive from the podcast is correct and has been verified. If you take any action or inaction as the result of any of the content you consume on the podcast, this is based solely on your decision, and School Psych Finds cannot be held liable for any consequences. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect the confidentiality of all persons involved. Neither the opinions of our guests nor the content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of the host. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast by its host & speakers do not represent any entities they work with or national/professional organizations. Support the show

Dr. Deborah R. Campbell is the owner and president of Superior Therapy Services, Inc. She has been a Certified and Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist for over 27 years. Dr. Campbell is also a Certified Dyslexia Testing and Treatment Specialist. She currently is the chair for the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists' (FLASHA) Government Relations Medicaid Committee.   Dr. Campbell additionally works as a special education advocate with the Special Education Law and Advocacy practice and is a visiting research scholar at the University of South Florida. In 2021, she received FLASHA's “Clinician of the Year” award and is a 2022 nominee for ASHA's Louis DiCarlo award. Between 2021 and 2022, she published three studies on the COVID-19 pandemic and telehealth.   Howard Goldstein is Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at University of South Florida- Tampa. His research has focused on improving the communication and social skills of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. His recent work has sought to enhance the language and literacy development of students in high poverty schools who are at high risk for language and reading disabilities. He is the author of 2 books, 2 curricula, and over 150 scholarly journal articles and book chapters and a nationally known scholar for his research in the field of child language intervention. He served as ASHA Vice President for Science and Research 2013-2015. Dr. Goldstein's contributions to the field were recognized through Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2016 and Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2020.  

Welcome Back, Parents!   Do you have an exceptional child? Exceptional is defined as unusual, atypical, unique, or special. Having an exceptional child who is challenged by autism, ADHD, dyslexia, down syndrome, cognitive delays, or any other challenge can make the world seem like it is one uphill battle. Today's episode provides a resource to help parents advocate for their children in the school system, what accommodations are available to your child and when should a parent consider getting an attorney - what situations really are ones in which you need advice? Meet my guest Catherine Michael.  Catherine is an attorney licensed and practicing throughout the state of Indiana, Texas, and Michigan. She works with families, does educational consultation, and parent coaching. She is a wife and mother of two grown daughters. She represents students and their families in a variety of education and personal injury matters including Special Education Due Process, Section 504 matters, expulsion, disciplinary issues, personal injury of children including injury, sexual abuse, private school issues and discipline as well as other civil rights and disability claims experienced by students. Catherine has been featured hundreds of times in both the national and local media. She is a frequent guest on syndicated radio and television shows for her education law expertise. Her nearly two decade career in education has focused on ensuring that the needs of children in schools are met. She has represented school shooting victims, children abused in school, and hundreds of special needs children whose families needed a voice. To learn more about the services Catherine provides or to join her Coffee with Catherine informational group, click on one of these links: www.cmklawfirm.com www.coffeewithcatherine.com   Are you ready to Become the Confident Leader your kids Crave you to be? Get started here: https://www.noproblemparenting.com/    Hugs and High Fives, Jaci  

Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Michael Gilberg. Michael is a special education attorney and autistic self advocate first diagnosed at age 18. Michael devotes his legal career to representing children with disabilities to ensure they get appropriate education that they are entitled to under the law, which he was denied. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Welcome to the sixth season of Class Act! Today's episode presents a general overview of special education law, including a bit of historical background and a discussion about evaluations, eligibility, and Child Find. This episode is especially appropriate for new Board members and administrators, as well as anyone who may enjoy a refresher on the basics of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Previous seasons of this podcast, including Season One, are available at https://www.walterhav.com/podcasts-index/We practice law, including special education law, at Walter Haverfield in Cleveland, Ohio, and we welcome your suggestions and comments. Please check us out at:https://www.walterhav.com/professional/christina-henagen-peer/https://www.walterhav.com/professional/lisa-h-woloszynek/https://www.walterhav.com/professional/miriam-m-pearlmutter/

It's always interesting to see how things in special education law can be similar from state to state–and yet so different in many ways. Join us for an inside look with today's guest.   Lisa Hernandez is a special education attorney in New Jersey. She is a mom of three who came to this field because one of her children has disabilities. With a background in disability discrimination and employment discrimination, Lisa has been advocating for her child and for her friends' children for over a decade. She handles special education litigation in NJ, a state which does not have a good reputation for inclusive education.   Show Highlights:   Why many parents shy away from inclusive education programs Lisa shares a 2007 case that highlights NJ's poor reputation in special education How the attitude in court cases has become the drive to win litigation rather than to prevent it in the first place Why parents don't know how to navigate the “legal arena” without the agency that the law intended How special education hearings compare and contrast in NJ and CA Why more school districts are filing for due process sooner than before How Lisa's blog, ThinkSpEd, provides families with information and a deeper understanding about special education Why parents don't know what they can ask for regarding their kids' needs and evaluations Lisa shares a big win that happened with her own son after being told to “manage her expectations” Links/Resources: Thank you for listening!  Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions! Twitter IEP website   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. Connect with Lisa: www.thinksped.com and Facebook.  

Today's conversation is with a guest recommended to us, and we are excited to hear her perspective. We are highlighting the immense challenges within the legal system for attorneys, parents, and students, especially how situations can vary from one state to another. Join us to learn more! Stacey Gahagan practices statewide in North Carolina. Her firm, with five attorneys, is the largest in NC that focuses on special education law. Stacey was in education for 19 years before she went to law school. From teacher to administrator, Stacey has “worn every hat at the IEP table,” except that of a speech therapist. After becoming an attorney, she realized her desire for fairness and her passion for education was leading her into this area. After leaving a salaried job, she started her own firm and has been able to make a difference in the area of inclusion in NC. Show Highlights: How Stacey's unique background, experience, and expertise allow her to assist parents Why families are up against a wall in their fight for more inclusion in NC How Stacey sees the impact for each individual child How due process cases are handled in NC vs. CA How the playing field is not fair in NC, where the burden of proof is on the parent and the decision of the school district is “presumed to be correct” How Stacey's current case in litigation began in 2014 How answers and procedures differ from one district to another Why 85-95% of the cases settle out of court in both CA and NC unless special circumstances are present Why few students are put in non-public schools in NC, as compared to CA The challenges when a judge's track record shows them never favoring the parent The challenges for small law firms because of non-attorney advocates in NC's two-tier system Connect with Stacey:  www.ncgplaw.com Links/Resources: Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.  

Parents know their children best! But, many parents wish they knew more to help them better advocate for their child at school. Learn tips from the experts in this episode of Thriving Special Families.Robin DriverIs a Special Education Advocate and Autism mom. After Robin's son was diagnosed with Autism, she dove deep into all things Autism, including underlying medical issues that her son was going through. Out of everything she was learning, Special Education Law and Advocacy excited Robin the most, because it was a real tangible way to make changes that would lead to progress. She went on to learn more about Special Education Law, by attending the University of San Diego for their Special Education Law Advocacy program, receiving her first Advocacy Certificate in 2012. Robin later went back in 2019 to USD for their updated Special Education Law Advocacy program, and her second Advocacy Certificate. Now, she assists families in Southern California and remotely in Utah currently. As a parent of a special needs child, Robin knows all too well how it feels when districts try to put your child in a cookie cutter program that is not suited for their individual needs. When working with families, it's always her goal to teach families their rights, best practices, how to research, etc- as much as possible -during the process, so that if they ever need advocacy again, and don't have immediate access, they will know where to start on their own. Advocacy is a roadmap to progress, and it is Robin's biggest passion to share this with other parents. You can contact Robin at rdriveradvocacy@gmail.comCrystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLPCrystal Sanford is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Consulting (https://www.sdautismhelp.com​), a consulting practice offering IEP advocacy and parent empowerment classes for fellow special needs families throughout the U.S. Crystal specializes in supporting fellow families impacted by Autism, as well as other unique challenges such as learning disabilities and ADHD. To learn more about IEP assistance and help advocating for the special education your child deserves, contact Crystal at info@sdautismhelp.com.Want to work with Crystal? Here's how: Monthly Conference: California Regional Center families can attend our Crystal Clear IEP Conference, offered monthly on Saturdays. Typically there is no cost to families. Please contact your service coordinator to confirm and register here.1-1 with Crystal: Schedule a strategic IEP Action Planning meeting with Crystal. Bring your top 1-2 IEP concerns and leave with a comprehensive plan for your success! Mention "TSF show" and receive the special guest rate of only $67. Click here.IEP Advocacy: Crystal can serve as your personal powerhouse as an advocate in your IEP meetings. Learn more by clicking here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thrivingsf)

Principal Attorney and CEO of the Saber Law Speaks on Racial Injustice in the Black Community and what took soo long inthe conviction of George Floyd's Murderer to be sentenced. Welcome to the Gentleman Style Podcast! www.manscaped.com Use discount code: “GENTSTYLE” for 20% off. Today, in this video we will discuss the prevailing racial inequality. We have a special guest, Mr. Taalib Saber. He is a principal attorney, an activist, a film maker, and CEO of Saber Law Firm. He will brief us on laws about laws on racial inequality in society. As a CEO of Saber Law Firm, he will discuss his struggle as a Principal Attorney in a law firm and his struggle as an activist his struggle about racial inequality. He will share his story, how he visited Africa, and decided to make a documentary and film on it. Join this channel to get access to perks: Become a VIP Sponsor on Youtube ​ Who is Taalib Saber? Taalib Saber is the principal attorney at The Saber Firm, LLC, where he practices Education and Special Education Law, Civil and Human Rights, and Personal Injury Law. He is also a filmmaker. Lastly, Saber is a staunch Pan-African community activist and organizer in DC, Maryland, and various countries in West, East, and South Africa. Currently, Saber is active and serves important roles in several organizations. As the Co-Chairman of the Social Justice Committee of the Washington Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Division, Saber is responsible for organizing programs that intersect fairness and justice with the law. As Managing Director for the Movement for Black Power, a DC-based organization dedicated to the establishment of justice, liberation, and power for Black people in America and abroad, he is tasked with developing sustainable programs that address education, housing, employment, among other things within the Black community. Saber serves as a board director of The Tubman House, a community organization focusing on community development and re-entry of persons formerly incarcerated in Baltimore, Maryland, and the Eltham Girl Child Charity House, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping young girls in school and teaching them sewing and agricultural skills. He has been interviewed by several media outlets, such as ABC, FOX, and the Intercept regarding his social engagements in uplifting and empowering the Black community. Recently, Saber delivered a keynote speech on Leadership in Africa at the 2017 Great Lakes Peace Center Conference in Kasese, Uganda. In 2018, Saber presented before several universities in Ghana on Entrepreneurship, Pan-Africanism, and Ownership of Resources through the LEC Group. In the same year, he was also awarded the Men Impact Change Award for his work in Education. In 2020, he was the recipient of the Washington Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division’s Donald A. Thigpen Rising Star Award. As a filmmaker, after his first trip to South Africa in 2013 and witnessing drastic inequalities akin to what people of African descent in America face, Saber embarked upon making the documentary series, Afro-Hop: Politics and Hip Hop, focusing on the intersectionality of music, politics, and pan-africanism. This documentary series is currently in post-production. He is also collaborating with local film producers and directors on a documentary that highlights the plight of mothers who have lost their children to police killings or community violence. Born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., Saber earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2010 from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland and his Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2015 in Durham, North Carolina.

As we close out #AutismAwarenessMonth, we spotlight SDCBA Member, Erik Weber. In podcast episode #14 of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Meet and Confer, hosts Renee Stackhouse and Adriana Linares have an enlightening, engaging, and educational conversation with Special Education Law attorney, Erik Weber. Erik made history in 2015 for being the first student with autism to graduate from California Western School of Law, and then go on to pass the California Bar Exam (the first time, of course). Today, he continues breaking down barriers for special needs students and athletes by working as a lawyer and coach. He advocates on behalf of others to help them get their educational needs met. Erik’s mother, Sandi, an advocate in her own right, makes a delightful and surprise appearance. We hope you enjoy the listen! You can learn even more about Erik on the SDCBA’s For the Record, New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Erik Weber. SDCBA’s “Meet & Confer” is a podcast hosted by current SDCBA President, Renee Stackhouse and Adriana Linares, the SDCBA’s Technology and Practice Management Advisor. It’s a podcast for and about our unique San Diego legal community. Let us know what you’d like to hear about on future episodes by sending an email to bar@sdcba.org. Members! Don’t forget – Adriana is here to help you. As our “human member benefit”, she is available to meet with your and answer your technology or practice management questions. Simply make an appointment to meet via remote (member login required).

Arlene Bell has the unique perspective of being a special education attorney, special education teacher, and parent of a person with special needs. She discusses the importance of knowing when to engage the legal services of an expert and shares important information that every parent needs to know about their child's rights and how to get them the services and education that they are entitled to. 

Pamela Allen - Founder of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach talks about recent Winter storm in Texas and the impact in San Antonio.Pamela Espurvoa Allen is the founder, president and advocate for Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Pamela is the wife of Tim Allen, they have a combined family of seven children, three of which have disabilities. She has been a special needs advocate for 16 years and a refugee advocate for 5 years. Pamela is also the special needs ministry director and consultant for Summit Christian Center. Pamela advocates for parents who have complications with the special education process and want the proper services for their child. Special Education Law can be confusing especially when parents are new to a diagnosis. Training and Representation in the ARD meeting are just a few of the services offered to assist parents with special needs children.Pamela provides training on proper interaction between law enforcement and the special needs population, behavior modification and autism awareness. Pamela is certified/trained in the following: crisis counseling, applied behavior analysis, effective communication and dispute resolution. Pamela also consults with Churches as they strive to minister to the special needs population. Having lived throughout the United States and Europe, Pamela has seen the effects of having a special needs child and the impact it has on the family and community. Pamela is dedicated to assisting parents to rise above the challenge of a diagnosis.While living in Europe, Pamela assisted the refugees from Bosnia by providing food, clothing and medical care through the US armed forces stationed in Europe. Pamela learned about autism and other diagnosis while providing assistance to the Special Needs institution in Domazlice, Czech Republic as well as ministered with the Gypsies and Orphanage in the neighboring cities of Nyrsko, Czech Republic.Pamela has continued the service to refugees that are placed into the US by Homeland Security. Pamela assisted in the creation of the refugee participation in the Head Start program in San Antonio and was nationally recognized for the conception.Pamela believes in the decree given to all believers to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, break the yoke of the oppressed, no matter what the nationality.Tim Allen is the Vice President of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Tim also serves as the operation manager for the Allen Hacienda which delivers farm animal play therapy to special needs children, child abuse victims and children in the foster program.Tim has been a little league baseball coach for 13 years. Tim serves as a youth ministry team member for Summit Christian Center.Tim is excited to see the changes in the children who come and visit the Allen Hacienda and has seen first hand the impact of a child’s interaction with the animals.

It can be frustrating and disheartening at times to find resources, and even information about resources within school systems. There is hope! Today, ADHD Parenting Coach, Siope Kinikini, speaks with attorney Catherine Michael to learn about the laws and options available to provide the appropriate resources and accommodations your child needs to succeed in school. Sometimes schools and educators don’t know what resources are available or what they are legally required to provide for your child. It is never too late to help your child get the resources they need. Help and hope are there for you and your child. Catherine Michael’s Kindle book “The Exceptional Parent's Guide to Special Education Law and Advocacy” is available at Amazon.com.

Episode 74: Special Education Law During Covid With Guest Catherine Michael   In this episode, we discuss special education law during COVID. Guest Catherine Michael, a special education lawyer, discusses that IEPs and services should not look different during COVID and that all services still need to be provided, although they may be offered in a slightly different format. Cases that have been coming up in 2020 relate to the child not being able to use distance learning due to cognitive impairments or not being able to use a mask due to health or cognitive issues. For those children, schools are looking into therapeutic day placements or ABA facilities. For children who are missing a lot of school, they are also trying to use google hangouts or zoom meetings. To pay for other placements, schools can use their high cost funds, which is used for alternative placements. Some alternative placements are hiring more staff to accommodate these children and may even be offering a discounted rate. Some schools are having children work with behavior techs to assist with the online schooling. If the children are not able to access online education and the schools refuse an alternate placement, the schools have to figure out a way to provide education. The IEP should still be fully implemented. If it is not, you can file a complaint with your state, a due process complaint. All therapies and services should still occur at the stated frequency in the IEP. Some school districts have started hiring people to come to the child’s home to provide the needed services. If the child has not been receiving the related services, the child may be owed compensatory education. Parents need to document what the child is not receiving and also any regressions.  If a parent feels that the child is not being provided with the education he/she is required during COVID, a parent can write a letter to the school, do mediation, or file for due process.     The parent still has the right to have an evaluation for their child. If the parent doesn’t think the evaluation was comprehensive, the parent can request an independent evaluation. However, schools may ask to perform another evaluation on their own first.   She noted that although schools could always use more money, the problem is more poor allocation of money to the needed resources. She recommends that schools look at good charter schools as a model of ways to properly use resources. Connell Michael Kerr The Exceptional Parent’s Guide to Special Education Law and Advocacy Parental Guidance Podcast Lindamood Bell     Email us if you have any questions or ideas! We are now on instagram! Check out updates on our website. Follow Thriving on Twitter. Check us out on Facebook! We are also on Pinterest!     Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5-star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Show Music: Intro Outro: Intro Outro 2 by Mattias Lahoud under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Theme Song: 90s rock style by monkeyman535 under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Self Care Song: Green and Orange No Water by Duncan Alex under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org)   Hosted by: Jessica Temple and Lewis Temple   Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Parents of children with health issues should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2021 Jessica and Lewis Temple

Chris Eisenberg is a special education attorney who is dedicated to helping children with disabilities receive the educational services they deserve. He shares his insights on the importance of seeking the assistance of an attorney or advocate when needed, and what parents can do themselves to navigate the school system and ask the right questions.

When a child needs extra help at school, there are laws in place to get the right help and a plan. But it doesn't always come easily, or at all. Former special education teacher, attorney Hope Kirsch, talks with host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio about what should happen and how to get it done. Hope takes the mystery out of the system to help kids, especially ones who have divorced parents with sometimes conflicting ideas about how to resolve the needs of a child who is struggling with education issues at school. This episode is packed with great ideas and advice for co-parenting kiddos with special needs.

Distance learning is taking place across the nation. For students with disabilities, this means prior accommodations cannot be met by the previous standards. Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., and Brian Gruber, Esq., as they discuss how to ensure students' needs are being met in the virtual climate.  Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, P.C. – Representing Parents and Students (bkgpc.com) Twitter: @BrianKGruber

Distance learning is taking place across the nation. For students with disabilities, this means prior accommodations cannot be met by the previous standards. Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., and Brian Gruber, Esq., as they discuss how to ensure students' needs are being met in the virtual climate.  Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, P.C. – Representing Parents and Students (bkgpc.com) Twitter: @BrianKGruber

Allison Hertog, a special education attorney and advocate, shares her experiences and insights about representing parents of children with disabilities and what it's like growing up with an undiagnosed learning issue herself. 

Providing education for students with learning differences has become increasingly challenging. In this episode I talked with Peter about special education law and the impact that COVID, remote and hybrid learning models have on students with disabilities as well as the impact on educators and schools. Peter A. Hahn, Esq.Nothing is more important than your family. So when your child is denied an education, you get a call from the police, or DCF comes knocking at your door, you need an intelligent, experienced, highly effective lawyer committed to protecting your rights.Attorney Hahn is devoted to successfully representing children and families. He is sensitive and compassionate, clear and direct, efficient and strategic. He knows the law, knows who you are up against, and knows his way around the courtroom.He will fight for what is right for you.EducationBoston University School of Law - J.D., cum laudeHarvard College - B.A., cum laudehttps://peterhahnlaw.com/

September 30, 2020 | Episode 6 Our guest for this show is special education law Attorney, Georgiana Junco-Kelman. Georgianna was born in Cuba and immigrated to the US at the age of 10. She has been practicing law for 22 years, initially in the area of criminal defense until the birth of her son Brandon, who was born with a congenital brain disorder, and her personal journey with him ultimately led to the founding of her special education law practice in 2009. She experienced first-hand, the difficulty of navigating the special education system and the ongoing struggle of securing appropriate placement and services. Her journey with Brandon who is almost 18 (and whose services have been provided by Mcrory Ped services since he was 6 months old!) inspired her special education career path determined to help as many families traversing similarly daunting, scary and frustrating roads. Ms. Kelman developed a passion for fundraising and charity work. An active participant in the disabilities non-profit world, she has served a combined 15 years in the Southern California Autism Speaks and Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration Boards of Directors, chairing each organizations' annual signature galas. Georgianna has appeared as an expert guest on various national networks from CNN to Univision as well local news networks. A leading attorney in her field, her reputation as a passionate fighter for her clients precedes her. http://www.losangelesspecialedattorney.com/

Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor. In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the history of special education law and the two supreme court cases that lead us to special education today! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners! Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com Special Education Law Resources: Monthly update emails: https://perryzirkel.com/ Council for Exceptional Children Weekly Updates: https://www.cec.sped.org/Policy-and-Advocacy/Policy-Insider-Blog Education Law Center News Room: https://www.elc-pa.org/newsroom/

Episode 53: Understanding Special Education Law With Guest Jennifer Price In this episode, we discuss special education law. A special needs attorney is someone who represents the child/family and can consult with the family, help facilitate an IEP meeting, file a due process complaint, and/or can negotiate settlements to ensure that the child is getting the education he/she is supposed to get. A parent may need a special needs attorney if parents have requested in writing an evaluation and they haven't been provided one or if the school continues not to comply with the IEP. One can find a special needs attorney by doing a google search, or using COPAA. When looking for a special needs attorney, you should look for someone who understands the situation you are going through, comprehends your emotional state, and is still able to explains the law and gets the best results they can get. It is highly recommended that parents don't go to the IEP meetings by themselves, in order to have emotional support and to have someone take notes for them. Start with Child Find and then get an evaluation through the school or have one done on your own outside of the school. However, schools do not have to accept outside diagnoses or evaluations. You can always choose to challenge the conclusion to the school evaluation and request an independent evaluation. A lot of times, the school doesn't accept the diagnosis because they cannot or choose not to provided accommodations or services related to that diagnosis. Make sure IEP goals are measurable goals, so teachers can take data and provide you with progress updates, so you are making sure they are following the IEP goals and that your child is meeting his goals. When a parent disagrees with the IEP or the classroom placement, you should start out with a conversation with the team. Make sure to document this with a follow up email summary. If this doesn't work, you can file a due process complaint requesting a hearing, you can do mediation, or you can request a facilitated IEP meeting. A due process hearing is a legal hearing with an impartial hearing officer who hears the evidence, with witnesses on both sides who testify. It is just like a regular court case; you get the decision via email but it is a legally binding decision, which can be appealed. Mediation is a process with a meeting with a neutral mediator who sees if a negotiated settlement can be reached. A facilitated IEP meeting is when you want an IEP meeting to resolve outstanding issues but you feeling like communication is poor and you ask the office of dispute resolution to facilitate the meeting. If a parent feels that their child's rights have been violated, you can also file for a due process hearing. If you lose, you can appeal to federal court.     Links for Attorney Price: Website 1 Website 2 Twitter Instagram Facebook Council Of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Don't IEP Alone Email us if you have any questions or ideas! We are now on instagram! Check out updates on our website. Follow Thriving on Twitter. Check out our Facebook Page! Check us out on Facebook and join our parent group! We are also on Pinterest! Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5 star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Show Music: Intro Outro: Intro Outro 2 by Mattias Lahoud under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Theme Song: 90s rock style by monkeyman535 under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Self Care Song: Green and Orange No Water by Duncan Alex under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Hosted by: Jessica Temple and Lewis Temple Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Parents of children with health issues should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2020 Jessica and Lewis Temple

This episode highlights special education law and parental rights. My guest is Deeannah Taylor. Deeannah has a master's degree in Special Education from The Johns Hopkins University. She has developed trainings to specifically educate parents on special education law and the value of partnership with their school teams.IDEA broken down by sections.https://sites.ed.gov/idea/statute-chapter-3 The full law listed out. This is where caregivers should use the ‘Control F' tool we discussed to search for key terms. https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title20/chapter33&edition=prelimDisclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn't medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions.Join us on the Autism Mom MD Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismmommd/) Visit our website at www.AutismMomMD.com

[Image: Claudia Jones Paul Robeson Amy A Garvey with friends in London England, Source: Source Pan African News Wire] W.E.B. Du Bois (1933) in, Pan-Africa and new racial philosophy, presents his early articulations of Pan Africanism as “the industrial and spiritual emancipation of the Negro people” wherever they are in the world. George Padmore (1955) in, Pan Africanism or Communism, asserts that “the idea of Pan Africanism first arose as a manifestation of fraternal solidarity among Africans and peoples of African descent" (95). I have explored in, Pan-Africanism in the United States: Identity and Belonging, why Pan-African discourse is not a dominant expression in African diasporic resistance in the U.S. today. This is not to say a Pan-African discourse is not present at all, but when situated in the historical and intellectual genealogy of African decedent experiences in the U.S., it is marginal at best. Even with this contextualization, the marginalization of Africana women in the formation and evolution of Pan African thought and practice is important to center. This disarticulation has distorted the historical narrative of radical and Pan African thought of the fact that in “early coverage of the 1900 Pan-African Congress reveals delegates, “all eminent in their sphere” who represented the United States, Canada, Ethiopia, Haiti, Liberia, Sierra Leone, the then Gold Coast, most of the islands of the then British West Indies included Miss Anna Jones (Kansas), and Mrs. Annie Cooper (i.e. Anna Julia Cooper) (Washington, D.C.) among others (see Adi & Sherwood 2003, for listings). Mabel Dove Danquah attended the 2nd Pan African Congress. Her husband Joseph Boakye Danquah, himself a major pan-Africanist was one of the African students that Amy Ashwood Garvey nurtured in the West African Students Union in London (Davies, 2014: 80). Adelaide Casely Hayford, who married the pan-Africanist J.E. Casely Hayford in 1903 and as a pan-Africanist herself, briefly held the position of lady president of the UNIA branch in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She spent two years in the U.S. studying girls schools, became an associate of U.S. women like Nannie Burroughs, and would later develop her own school for girls. In 1927 she attended the fourth Pan-African Congress in New York (Davies, 2014: 80). Today, we explore the current rebellion through a Pan African lens with Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity. Africans Rising is a Pan-African movement of people and organizations. Next, you will hear, in order, of speaking: Coumba Toure, co-coordinator of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity; Hakima Abbas, executive co-director of the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID); M. Adams, community organizer and co-executive director of Freedom Inc; Taalib Saber, Pan Africanist, filmmaker and principal attorney at The Saber Firm, LLC, where he practices Education and Special Education Law, Civil Rights, and Personal Injury Law; Dimah Mahmoud, co founder of the Nubia Initiative, a humanist, activist, and passionate change-maker; Gacheke Gachihi, Coordinator, Mathare Social Justice Center and member, Social Justice Centres Working Group in Nairobi, Kenya; and Yoel Haile, Criminal Justice Program Manager with the ACLU of Northern California. Our show was produced today in solidarity with the Native/Indigenous, African, and Afro Descendant communities at Standing Rock; Venezuela; Cooperation Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi; Brazil; the Avalon Village in Detroit; Colombia; Kenya; Palestine; South Africa; and Ghana and other places who are fighting for the protection of our land for the benefit of all peoples! Enjoy the program!

In this episode, Attorney Jennifer O. Price speaks with Dr. Kelly on special education law. Jennifer provides recommendations for parents to help them navigate the (often contentious) special education process. She emphasizes the importance of putting conversations in writing, identifying your allies, bringing a friend or advocate to your meetings, and keeping copious records. To learn more about Jennifer visit: www.jenniferoprice.com. To learn more about Behaviorbabe visit www.behaviorbabe.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Students with special needs are protected by the federal government's IDEA laws. the digital divide have changed how and when special needs are addressed.

Episode 7: Assistive Technology & Special Education Law In Summary - What Can We Do? Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2xaB97i Keywords: Assistive Technology, responsibilities to students, opening conversations about AT, consequences of school failure, compensatory education, Judy Gran Episode Summary: Today's episode closes out the Assistive Technology & Special Education Law series with a brief conversation about what we can do to promote assistive technology implementation in schools, and the repercussions of choosing to do nothing. Subscribe to our podcast Notes go here Find out more at https://networks-adaptations-for-livin.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 6: Assistive Technology & Special Ed. Law Part 6 - Assistive Technology, LRE, and the IEP Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2UNEDpc Keywords: LRE, least restrictive environments, IEP, implementation of assistive technology, mainstream, assistive technology, special ed law, compensatory education, Judy Gran Episode Summary: Today's Episode is the 6th part of a seven-part series on Assistive Technology and Special Education Law. Part 6 explores the impact assistive technology can have on providing the least restrictive environment for students (LRE), and the importance of following recommendations in the IEP. Topical Index: Introduction [00:00] Jason - Assistive Technology and LRE [00:28] David - Assistive Technology and the IEP [01:58] David - Failure to properly implement assistive technology [02:53] David - the need to provide instruction in use of AT [03:46] Raphael - Independent AT evaluation [04:28] Raphael - Need for staff to be trained in use of AT [05:17] Raphael - failure to use mainstream technology that already exists [07:56] Lessons to be Learned [09:18] Closing [10:56] Subscribe to our podcast Notes go here Find out more at https://networks-adaptations-for-livin.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Dr. Mitchell Yell was recently on the podcast to discuss special education laws and APE. Dr. Yell is the Fred and Francis Lester Palmetto Chair of the Teacher Education and Special Education departments at University of South Carolina. During the summer of 2019, Dr. Yell was the keynote speaker at the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities. Within this podcast episode we discuss how IDEA came to incorporate specific language related to physical education, how one can help advocate for APE within the IEP process, and specific court cases that have dealt with special education law and physical education.

Join cohost Stephanie Holmes as she gets in depth about the legalities around special education. This show is must for navigating those often dreadful but sometimes wonderful IEP meetings. It is invaluable to understand why and how certain laws have been constructed with regards to special education. Be prepared to take notes!www.counselorstephanieholmes.com

In Session 101, Dr. Missy Olive and I talk about a topic that's near and dear to my heart: consulting in public school settings. Long-time listeners will recall that I did an episode on this topic in January of 2019. Since then, I've received numerous listener requests to return to this important issue. My colleague Jen Farris saw Missy speak at a conference a few months ago, and insisted that I reach out to her to get her on the show, and I'm grateful for the recommendation, as this episode is chock full of great information for those of us who practice in this area. Missy is the Executive Director of Applied Behavioral Strategies, an organization who's mission is to assist individuals to achieve their potential to live independently and with dignity. We spend the first part of the podcast talking about Missy's background, and the unique way she found herself in our field, so I will not repeat it here. However, let's just say that Missy is clearly an "early adopter," of ABA. Whether you work in schools or not, I think you're really going to like this episode, as there are lessons for practitioners that are, in my opinion, broadly applicable. If you'd like to learn more about Special Education Law and/or conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments in school settings, she has a few webinars coming up: Special Education Law and Ethics for BCBA's on 12/5/19. Ethical Issues Related to Developing Behavioral Intervention Plans on 12/12/19. Missy has graciously offered a huge discount for podcast listeners. These are normally $80, but if you mention the podcast when you sign up, you can attend these events for $25! During the interview, we mentioned tons of other resources. I was furiously scribbling notes the whole time, and I have as many links as I could find. Here they are: Considerations of Baseline Classroom Conditions in Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments in School Settings (Kestner, et al., 2019). Simon Sinek on Millennials in the workplace. Michael Giangreco (author and cartoonist). Avoiding Substantive Errors in IEP Development (Yell, et al., 2016). State Special Education Laws for FBAs and BIPs (Zirkel, 2011). ABS's free journal club. Practical Ethics for the Effective Treatment of ASD. Council on Exceptional Children Journals. Beyond Behavior. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Behavioral Disorders. Alberto and Troutman. Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers. This podcast is brought to you with support from the following: The University of Cincinnati Online. The UC Online program can be a rewarding way to advance in your career. Gain the cutting-edge knowledge and skills so you can help others while increasing your career options and earning potential. For more information, please visit behavioranalysisuc.online for more information. HRI Colorado.com, and whether you live in Colorado or Connecticut, or anywhere else in between, their mission is to find you your dream job. So for a confidential chat about opportunities in your neck of the woods, go to HRIColorado.com. The OBM 2.0 Pro-Social Teaming Model workshop, which will be taught by Drs. Darnell Lattal and Thomas Szabo. Here are the details: It’s being held at Green River Community College, Auburn, Washington on January 18th and 19th. Attendees will learn the ProSocial model: evidence-based practices to promote employee engagement, cooperation, high-level performance, and complex organizational problem-solving. The workshop provides 16 CEU’s, and there’s a remote follow-up option that can extend this to 22 CEU’s. Space is limited for this event, and the prices go up as we get closer to the dates. The event organizers, Connections Behavior Planning and Intervention, have offered listeners a discount. So for more information, click here, and be sure to use the code podcast25. The Innovation in Education: BCBA Consultation in Schools Annual Webinar. This year’s event features podcast favorites Drs. Linda Leblanc and Merrill Winston. Merrill will start the day off by talking about the ethical considerations of restraint usage in public school settings, and Linda will focus on mentoring and other supervision and management practices. Earn your Ethics and Supervision CE’s from two people who are at the top of their game their areas of expertise! For more information, go to www.SWWC.org/workshops. Don't forget to save 10% on your registration by using the promo code PODCAST.

Guest: Pamela AllenAbout Pamela & TimPamela Espurvoa Allen is the founder, president and advocate for Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Pamela is the wife of Tim Allen, they have a combined family of seven children, three of which have disabilities. She has been a special needs advocate for 16 years and a refugee advocate for 5 years. Pamela is also the special needs ministry director and consultant for Summit Christian Center. Pamela advocates for parents who have complications with the special education process and want the proper services for their child. Special Education Law can be confusing especially when parents are new to a diagnosis. Training and Representation in the ARD meeting are just a few of the services offered to assist parents with special needs children.Pamela provides training on proper interaction between law enforcement and the special needs population, behavior modification and autism awareness. Pamela is certified/trained in the following: crisis counseling, applied behavior analysis, effective communication and dispute resolution. Pamela also consults with Churches as they strive to minister to the special needs population. Having lived throughout the United States and Europe, Pamela has seen the effects of having a special needs child and the impact it has on the family and community. Pamela is dedicated to assisting parents to rise above the challenge of a diagnosis.While living in Europe, Pamela assisted the refugees from Bosnia by providing food, clothing and medical care through the US armed forces stationed in Europe. Pamela learned about autism and other diagnosis while providing assistance to the Special Needs institution in Domazlice, Czech Republic as well as ministered with the Gypsies and Orphanage in the neighboring cities of Nyrsko, Czech Republic.Pamela has continued the service to refugees that are placed into the US by Homeland Security. Pamela assisted in the creation of the refugee participation in the Head Start program in San Antonio and was nationally recognized for the conception.Pamela believes in the decree given to all believers to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, break the yoke of the oppressed, no matter what the nationality.Tim Allen is the Vice President of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Tim also serves as the operation manager for the Allen Hacienda which delivers farm animal play therapy to special needs children, child abuse victims and children in the foster program.Tim has been a little league baseball coach for 13 years. Tim serves as a youth ministry team member for Summit Christian Center.Tim is excited to see the changes in the children who come and visit the Allen Hacienda and has seen first hand the impact of a child’s interaction with the animals.Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach was created with the idea that families with special needs children required support, education and empowerment. Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach was created out of our own journey through the educational process of our special needs children. Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach is committed to assisting the special needs families with community resources and referrals. Assisting the special needs, single parent and lower income families with health and human resources. Educating professionals, law enforcement and first responders about people with disabilities and proper interactions. Our goal is to assist families with special needs children to obtain these three things: a better education, community involvement and continuous support. Our secondary goal is ​to encourage, support and provide resources and referrals to single parent, low income and refugee families as they move toward self-sufficiency. Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach is a non-profit Corporation. Founded by parents of special needs children who work collaboratively with other organizations to support, encourage, educate and empower families with special needs.For more episodes visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Guest: Pamela AllenAbout Pamela & TimPamela Espurvoa Allen is the founder, president and advocate for Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Pamela is the wife of Tim Allen, they have a combined family of seven children, three of which have disabilities. She has been a special needs advocate for 16 years and a refugee advocate for 5 years. Pamela is also the special needs ministry director and consultant for Summit Christian Center. Pamela advocates for parents who have complications with the special education process and want the proper services for their child. Special Education Law can be confusing especially when parents are new to a diagnosis. Training and Representation in the ARD meeting are just a few of the services offered to assist parents with special needs children.Pamela provides training on proper interaction between law enforcement and the special needs population, behavior modification and autism awareness. Pamela is certified/trained in the following: crisis counseling, applied behavior analysis, effective communication and dispute resolution. Pamela also consults with Churches as they strive to minister to the special needs population. Having lived throughout the United States and Europe, Pamela has seen the effects of having a special needs child and the impact it has on the family and community. Pamela is dedicated to assisting parents to rise above the challenge of a diagnosis.While living in Europe, Pamela assisted the refugees from Bosnia by providing food, clothing and medical care through the US armed forces stationed in Europe. Pamela learned about autism and other diagnosis while providing assistance to the Special Needs institution in Domazlice, Czech Republic as well as ministered with the Gypsies and Orphanage in the neighboring cities of Nyrsko, Czech Republic.Pamela has continued the service to refugees that are placed into the US by Homeland Security. Pamela assisted in the creation of the refugee participation in the Head Start program in San Antonio and was nationally recognized for the conception.Pamela believes in the decree given to all believers to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, break the yoke of the oppressed, no matter what the nationality.Tim Allen is the Vice President of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Tim also serves as the operation manager for the Allen Hacienda which delivers farm animal play therapy to special needs children, child abuse victims and children in the foster program.Tim has been a little league baseball coach for 13 years. Tim serves as a youth ministry team member for Summit Christian Center.Tim is excited to see the changes in the children who come and visit the Allen Hacienda and has seen first hand the impact of a child’s interaction with the animals.Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach was created with the idea that families with special needs children required support, education and empowerment. Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach was created out of our own journey through the educational process of our special needs children. Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach is committed to assisting the special needs families with community resources and referrals. Assisting the special needs, single parent and lower income families with health and human resources. Educating professionals, law enforcement and first responders about people with disabilities and proper interactions. Our goal is to assist families with special needs children to obtain these three things: a better education, community involvement and continuous support. Our secondary goal is ​to encourage, support and provide resources and referrals to single parent, low income and refugee families as they move toward self-sufficiency. Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach is a non-profit Corporation. Founded by parents of special needs children who work collaboratively with other organizations to support, encourage, educate and empower families with special needs.For more episodes visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Most students in special education are tracked to age out of the school system without a degree or direct pathway to employment. What if we believe expectations can be higher for our student? What are the options for exiting the school system and where does each option lead? Who is making these choices? About the Guest Our guest, Ashley Grant is a Supervising Staff Attorney at Advocates for Children of New York, focusing on protecting the rights of middle school and high school students, including students with disabilities, students who are overage and under-credits, and students transitioning out of school. She also coordinates the state-wide Multiple Pathways to a Diploma Coalition and teaches the Special Education Law and Advocacy Field Clinic at Cardozo Law School. Ashley started her career as a special education teacher in Los Angeles. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles; a M.A. in Special Education from California State University; and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. Related Episodes: Episodes 86 - 97: Transition Planning Series ***For behind the scenes of Kim's journey planning the future for and with her daughter follow them on Instagram at journey2lomah***

In this weeks episode, Host Megan Kinney sits down with Special Education attorney, Keith Butler to talk Special Ed. 101; what's a 504 plan, what's an IEP, and who's eligible for these services.? Megan and Keith run through some tips for parents as they advocate for their children's school rights, and talk through some mock scenarios specific to a child with a cancer diagnosis.  For more information on how to get in touch with advocates like Keith, visit the Indiana Disability Rights website.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The last thing any parent or teacher wants is for the debate over a student's educational rights to escalate towards due process. However, unfortunately this can happen. In this episode, I interview special education attorney, Jennifer Price. Jennifer shares why ensuring that the rights of students are met can get complicated. Jennifer shares some actionable steps a teacher can do to establish a definition of student progress and demonstrate growth. She also identifies some red flags that parents can look for that my be a sign that a student is not receiving the education he is entitled to. This is an important topic that can impact our students in a variety of ways. Jennifer is passionate about special education and the right to a quality education for everyone Jennifer is the author of More EmpowerEd: Using Real Case Samples to Look Deeper into IEP Management. In her new book, she breaks down court cases from 2018 with real applications for how you can better advocate for your child's education. Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: http://theautismhelper.com/membership-2021/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest @theautismhelper.

I talk with Matt Cohen about what parents (and teachers!) should understand regarding IDEA. Matt's book is Special Education Advocacy: What Parents, Clinicians, and Advocates need to know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentteacherpodcast/message

Behavioral and developmental issues are tremendous stressors for children and families. Students who have struggled in school will likely be under additional stress in the next school year. Families want to know what they can do to prepare for the next academic year. We will explore best practices in diagnosis and treatment through a well-rounded discussion, leveraging our partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Episode guests: Randall (Randy) Ricardi, DO; Funda Bachini, MD; Veenod (Vinny) Chulani, MD and John Barton, PhD Hosted by: Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD and Katie Brite, MD Resources Arizona Legislature. Arizona American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Arizona Department of Education Office of Exceptional Students. Arizona Early Intervention Program (AZEIP). Arizona Psychological Association. Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Community Information and Referral. Effective Child Therapy. Healthy Children – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). LD Association of America. LD Online. Phoenix Children's Hospital Family Center. Special Education Law. Books: ​Grit by Angela Ducksworth (2016). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (2006). Building Resilience by Kenneth Ginsburg (2015).

Laws that mandate education for special needs students have not always existed. In the United States, courts only began referring to students with special needs in the early 1900s. At the time, such students were typically excluded from public school. Things began to change after the Brown v. Board of Education supreme country ruling in 1954. Twenty years later in the 1970s, congress enacted various legislation mandating educational services and support for children with special needs. My guest today is Charlie Russo. In our conversation, Charlie details the power of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and situates it in an international context. Charlie Russo is the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences and Research Professor of Law in the School of Law at the University of Dayton. www.freshedpodcast.com/Charlierusso Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com

Today's guest is Pamela Espurvoa Allen founder and advocate for Eagles Flight Advocacy and OutreachBioPamela Espurvoa Allen is the founder and advocate for Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Pamela is the wife of Tim Allen, they have a combined family of seven children, three of which have disabilities. She has been a special needs advocate for 20 years and a refugee advocate for 9 years. Pamela served for 15 years as the special needs ministry director and consultant for Summit Christian Center, a position that she created. Pamela advocates for families who have complications with the special education process and want the proper services for their child. Pamela trains parents on the aspects of Special Education Law.Pamela provides training on proper interaction between law enforcement and the special needs population, behavior modification and autism awareness. Pamela is certified/trained in the following: crisis counseling, applied behavior analysis, effective communication and dispute resolution. Pamela also consults with Churches as they strive to minister to the special needs population. Having lived throughout the United States and Europe, Pamela has seen the effects of having a special needs child and the impact it has on the family and community. Pamela is dedicated to assisting parents to rise above the challenge of a diagnosis.While living in Europe, Pamela assisted the refugees from Bosnia by providing food, clothing and medical care through the US armed forces stationed in Europe. Pamela learned about autism and other diagnosis while providing assistance to the Special Needs institution in Domazlice, Czech Republic as well as ministered with the Gypsies and Orphanage in the neighboring cities of Nyrsko,Czech Republic.Pamela has continued the service to refugees that are placed into the US by Homeland Security. Pamela assisted in the creation of the refugee participation in the Head Start program in San Antonio and was nationally recognized for the conception.Pamela now serves as a Baby Moses advocate and provides burials for children who are victims of abandonment and abuse. Pamela is currently working with legislation to implement Safe Haven baby Boxes in San Antonio. Pamela now serves a chaplain of Riders United for Children which is a motorcycle advocate group. Pamela serves on the board of directors of the San Antonio Christian Chamber.Change the heart of parent… Change the course of a child.Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, Spotify, RadioPublic, and iHeartradioI Am Refocused Podcast Official Partner:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

Today's guest is Pamela Espurvoa Allen founder and advocate for Eagles Flight Advocacy and OutreachBioPamela Espurvoa Allen is the founder and advocate for Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach. Pamela is the wife of Tim Allen, they have a combined family of seven children, three of which have disabilities. She has been a special needs advocate for 20 years and a refugee advocate for 9 years. Pamela served for 15 years as the special needs ministry director and consultant for Summit Christian Center, a position that she created. Pamela advocates for families who have complications with the special education process and want the proper services for their child. Pamela trains parents on the aspects of Special Education Law.Pamela provides training on proper interaction between law enforcement and the special needs population, behavior modification and autism awareness. Pamela is certified/trained in the following: crisis counseling, applied behavior analysis, effective communication and dispute resolution. Pamela also consults with Churches as they strive to minister to the special needs population. Having lived throughout the United States and Europe, Pamela has seen the effects of having a special needs child and the impact it has on the family and community. Pamela is dedicated to assisting parents to rise above the challenge of a diagnosis.While living in Europe, Pamela assisted the refugees from Bosnia by providing food, clothing and medical care through the US armed forces stationed in Europe. Pamela learned about autism and other diagnosis while providing assistance to the Special Needs institution in Domazlice, Czech Republic as well as ministered with the Gypsies and Orphanage in the neighboring cities of Nyrsko,Czech Republic.Pamela has continued the service to refugees that are placed into the US by Homeland Security. Pamela assisted in the creation of the refugee participation in the Head Start program in San Antonio and was nationally recognized for the conception.Pamela now serves as a Baby Moses advocate and provides burials for children who are victims of abandonment and abuse. Pamela is currently working with legislation to implement Safe Haven baby Boxes in San Antonio. Pamela now serves a chaplain of Riders United for Children which is a motorcycle advocate group. Pamela serves on the board of directors of the San Antonio Christian Chamber.Change the heart of parent… Change the course of a child.Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, Spotify, RadioPublic, and iHeartradioI Am Refocused Podcast Official Partner:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

On this episode of the EducationLawyers.com Sunday School Show we are bringing it back to our roots, "Special Education Law and Advocacy." We will be talking - and learning about your rights when it comes to your child's education. Did you know that you do not have to accept the educational program and placement offered to your child at face value. You have legal rights when it comes to your child’s education. This is especially true if your child receives special education supports and services, or if you THINK your child should be receiving special education supports and services. We have a fantastic and diverse panel with us today to begin our journey into special education law and advocacy. A panel consisting of the former director of school climate and safety from the School District of Philadelphia (Vern Trent), Vern is a familiar voice on the Sunday School Show - Vern has nearly 50 years of experience in the public school system - Regarding Education, there is not much vern hasn’t encountered professionally. We have Dr Mary Montgomery with us - Dr Mary Montgomery has over 40 years of experience in Special Education - in every role from an assistant to a teacher to administrator and now to paralegal and advocate. Mary has seen the both sides of the system, the school side and the parents side and this gives her a unique perspective that adds a lot of value to the children that she advocates for. Mary is going to give us a little history lesson that will remind us how far we have come, but how far we still have to go in regard to educating our children w/ special needs. We have VERN TRENT with us - Vern is a school psychologist with nearly 50 years of experience in the urban educational setting. Vern was a former PA HO - acting as the judge and jury to resolve disputes between parents and schools. We have Terrill Carney - Terrill has been working in child welfare since 2006. He started his career as a foster care social worker for Children's Services Inc. Terrill then worked as a child advocate at the Public Defender Association of Philadelphia, where he advocated for children in the foster care system, specializing in working with older youth. Currently Terrill is the Supervisor of the Educational Advocates at CASA. Terrill currently oversees about 80 foster youth’s educational needs in various counties of PA.  We have Shemica S. Allen - Shemica Allen is from the Texas Based Advocacy Group “Personalized Learning Solutions, LLC.” Personalized Learning Solutions is an educational consulting firm specializing in providing special education advocacy and consultation services. The mission of Personalized Learning Solutions is to assist parents/guardians of special needs students in their quest for the ever elusive FAPE -  Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) --- Shemica S. Allen is a former educator with 15 years of teaching and administration experience working with students with disabilities and their parents/guardians. Did we leave anything out of the episode? Email your questions to contact@educationlawyers.com Please do enjoy :)

Valerie Aprahamian, Founder of Advocates For Angels, is a Non-Attorney Advocate, Author, Teacher of Special Education Law, and Speaker. Valerie's life work has been to assist parents of special needs children in the development of their child's Individual Education Program (IEP)—to enable each child to reach the highest expression of themselves and fulfill their potential in living a meaningful life.

INCLUDEnyc interviews Neal H. Rosenberg, the founder of the oldest, largest, and most iconic law firm devoted to the practice of special education Law in NYC. As a former teacher and certified school principal, he began his law career working as an attorney for the NYC Board of Education, followed by two years with the New York State Department of Education, codifying the laws and regulations of PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children's Act. He opened the Law Offices of Neal Howard Rosenberg upon his return to the city, and has been advocating on behalf of students with disabilities for 40 years.

Students with disabilities, under  the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004), have the right to a free and appropriate public education, which means they are ensured they will get the needed related services and special education accommodations.  But who are these students and what are these services?  Episode 10 explores how students are identified as special education, what services are legally required to be provided, funding for these services, the difference between a 504 and an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and other questions related to Special Education. We offer insight into our own experiences as teachers with the special education process and working with special education students, and offer some insight on why schools struggle with providing the services. Below are some links that will provide you with additional information and resources related to Special Education. 1)Overview of Special Education Law   2) Difference between 504 and IEP 3) American w/Disabilities Act and determining if a student is eligible for services. 4) Special Education Funding 5) How a 504/IEP is developed 6) Special Education Expenditure Project (research on funding) 7) Parent Center Hub for Special Education  

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: Today Aaron and special guest Josh Kershenbaum revisit judge Neil Gorsuch’s 2008 ruling, and discuss the new Supreme Court decision regarding the IDEA, and what protections students with special needs have.Josh shares why this new ruling is so important for students across the country as well as what steps parents and students can take to make sure they are get the education they deserve.Listen in and let us know your opinion!   Host: Aaron FreiwaldGuest: Josh Kershenbaum   Find more: Josh’s website: http://www.mykidslawyer.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/MyKidsLawyerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/MyKidsLawyerFreiwald Law: freiwaldlaw.com Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

The hosts talk about Scott’s decision to stop focusing on Special Education Law, one area of his growing practice that he felt tended to “muddle the message” of the rest of his practice. It was not an easy decision as Special Ed Law was an integral part of Scott’s Reboot plan. Nevertheless, as the hosts point out, you should look at the overall picture and message you are sending to potential clients. Also, it’s hard to give up something you have committed to but sometimes it’s necessary to make sure you continue to grow and develop. Part of Rebooting is making the hard choices about what works and doesn’t work for your practice.

Do you have a child with behavioral issues? How do you get the right accommodations and appropriate placement under special education law? Part 1 Committee Meetings – The Process 504  IEP IDEA Classification How is classification determined? What is the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP and why it's important to know. My child is very bright and does well academically but cannot learn due to behavioral/neurobiological issues so the school will not classify him? Part 2 The IDEA FAPE – Free Appropriate Public Education LRE – Least Restrictive Environment What if my child isn't failing but is unable to learn or attend class due to behaviors? What are different classifications for children and teens with mental illness or behavioral issues? Do I have to use an attorney to get my child classified? What rights attach to someone who has been classified? What if my child has been classified and I don't think that problems are being solved? The District offered my child a seat in a program and I've heard things about it that I don't like and feel it will worsen her behaviors, do I have to accept it? How can parents enroll their child in a private school that best accommodates their child at district expense? Is an IEP a legal contract?    

In this episode I interview two fantastic attorneys whom I've known for several years about special education law.  Joyce Berkowitz has a practice representing parents, and Dave Oakes works for the Harris Beach Law Firm and represents school districts.  Our lively discussion centers on what school administrators need to know about special education law.  We get into mistakes to avoid, how to stay current on changes to special education law - if that's even possible, when to call the attorneys, what to expect when the attorneys show up, and where the focus of all this work rightfully should be - on children.  Joyce and Dave also share insights about their own personal productivity and setting priorities.   To reach Joyce you can Google her name (Joyce B. Berkowitz) or call her at (585) 421-9094.  You can learn more about Dave and his work at Harris Beach's website (www.harrisbeach.com).  Enjoy this interview with Joyce Berkowitz and Dave Oakes. Send your comments, questions, and show ideas to mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.  Consider rating the podcast in itunes and leaving a comment.  And please pass the show along to your colleagues.

Host Dr Richard Selznick author of School Struggles, Dyslexia Screening and The Shut Down Learner  At the Dyslexia Training Institute their mission is to provide education about dyslexia, interventions for dyslexia (Orton-Gillingham) as well as how to navigate the educational system by understanding Special Education Law. Their courses were created for parents, caregivers, teachers, educational professionals and anyone interested in the topic. They believe information about dyslexia should not be limited by geography and we have created an online space where everyone hasaccess to this information. 

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Devon Rios Barellano,  who specializes in Special Education Law, talks about the importance of recording IEPs.  Recording an IEP ensures there is a record of everything that was said during the IEP meeting.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

"Top 10 tips for developing a fully appropriate IEP or Section 504 plan" 504- What Parents Need to Know Dennis C. McAndrews, Esquire, has worked for over thirty  years in the public and private sectors in several roles in the fields of estate planning and disability law. He is the founder and managing partner of McAndrews Law Offices, P.C., an eighteen-attorney law firm with offices in Berwyn, Scranton, Wyomissing, Wilmington Delaware, and Washington D.C., which regularly represents individuals and their families in a variety of areas, including estate planning/administration, special education matters, special needs trusts, elder law, abuse of vulnerable persons, guardianships, right-to-treatment cases, and injury cases.  He frequently acts as a consultant to other public and private attorneys with regard to estate planning/administration, disability and special education issues.  The firm also consults with higher education agencies and corporate entities regarding policies designed to protect consumers, employees and stakeholders.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Hans Gillinger was a lawyer for a top law firm that represented school districts dealing with special education law cases.  Now as a partner in the Bonnie Z. Yates Law Firm, Hans sits on the other side of the table, helping parents to access education and services for their children on the Autism Spectrum. Having seen the equation from both sides of the table Hans has valuable information to share with parents, to help them navigate the system and have desirable outcomes.

Charles Fox, a special education attorney, will be a guest on this episode of The Inclusive Class Podcast. Charles also writes the Special Education Law Blog @ www.specialedlaw.blogs.com. He will be on the show to discuss what happens when schools do not offer inclusive environments. Real-world aspects of inclusion will be discussed and ways in which parents can respond to resistance.  For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Attorney Jennifer Laviano is in private practice in Connecticut. She teaches a course entitled “Introduction to Special Education Law” at Solo Practice University®. Jennifer and I had an animated discussion about the good, the bad, and the ugly of special education law and she identified two trends. The bad: Learn about how the 2004 reauthorization […]Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

Taalib Saber is the principal attorney at The Saber Firm, LLC, where he practices Education and Special Education Law, Civil and Human Rights, and Personal Injury Law. He is also a filmmaker. Lastly, Saber is a staunch pan-african community activist and organizer in DC, Maryland, and various countries in West, East and South Africa. Currently, Saber is active and serves important roles in several organizations. As the Co-Chairman of the Social Justice Committee of the Washington Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Division, Saber is responsible for organizing programs that intersect fairness and justice with the law. As Managing Director for the Movement for Black Power, a DC based organization dedicated to the establishment of justice, liberation and power for Black people in America and abroad, he is tasked with developing sustainable programs that address education, housing, employment, among other things within the Black community. Saber serves as a board director of The Tubman House, a community organization focusing on community development and re-entry of persons formerly incarcerated in Baltimore, Maryland, and the Eliham Girl Child Charity House, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping young girls in school and teaching them sewing and agricultural skills. He has been interviewed by several media outlets, such as ABC, FOX, and the Intercept regarding his social engagements in uplifting and empowering the Black community. Recently, Saber delivered a keynote speech on Leadership in Africa at the 2017 Great Lakes Peace Center Conference in Kasese, Uganda. In 2018, Saber presented before several universities in Ghana on Entrepreneurship, Pan-Africanism, and Ownership of Resources through the LEC Group. In the same year, he was also awarded the Men Impact Change Award for his work in Education. In 2020, he was the recipient of the Washington Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division's Donald A. Thigpen Rising Star Award. As a filmmaker, after his first trip to South Africa in 2013 and witnessing drastic inequalities akin to what people of African descent in America face, Saber embarked upon making the documentary series, Afro-Hop: Politics and Hip Hop, focusing on the intersectionality of music, politics, and pan-africanism. This documentary series is currently in post-production. He is also collaborating with local film producers and directors on a documentary that highlights the plight of mothers who have lost their children to police killings or community violence. Born and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., Saber earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science in 2010 from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland and his Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2015 in Durham, North Carolina. Website: www.thesaberfirm.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dave-pamah-show/donations