Podcasts about special education rights

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Today's episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Jack Robinson, a partner and co-founder of the law firm Spies, Powers, and Robinson, in Denver, CO. In last week's episode, he highlighted his landmark case, Endrew F v. Douglas County School District, and we discussed its impact for students with disabilities across the nation. Our focus today is Jack's perspective on the state of special education today and how things can differ from one jurisdiction to another. As we usually do, we are taking a summer break from podcast episodes, but we wrap up on a high note with today's continuing conversation with Jack. As we put this school year behind us, we look forward to a fun and relaxing summer as we gear up for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. We wish you all a wonderful summer, and please keep up with us on social media and connect with us there until we return with new episodes. Join us now for more with Jack Robinson!Show Highlights:Jack's initial reaction to the Supreme Court ruling in the Endrew F. case What he was trying to accomplish in taking the case to the Supreme CourtWhat Jack has seen since the Court's decision was handed down AND the pandemic occurred regarding actual systemic change in education in the USKey takeaways from Jack: The value of communication and collaboration when it comes to the best interests of all childrenLinks/Resources:Connect with Jack: WebsiteContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org 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 on 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:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us

We are so honored to have today's guest with us for an inside look at a groundbreaking case in the field of special education litigation. Jack Robinson is a partner and co-founder of Spies, Powers, and Robinson, a law firm located in Denver, Colorado. He took one of the biggest cases in special education all the way to the US Supreme Court in 2017. In Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, Jack represented a family that sued their school district, claiming it did not provide their autistic son with an adequate education as required by federal law. The monumental Supreme Court ruling in the case raised the standard that schools must meet in educating students with disabilities, potentially impacting millions of students across the country. Show Highlights:How the background on the Endrew F. case actually began with the Supreme Court ruling on the Thompson School District v. Luke P. case in 2008Why the Endrew F. case originated because the child was making no progress or advancement on IEP goals or objectives, along with regressing behaviorWhy it's disheartening when the concept of what's “right for the child” is completely ignoredWhere the state of our education system is right now, with no spirit of collaboration with parents and a predominant “Us vs. Them” mentalityThe basic timeline of the Endrew F. caseHow due process and appeals in special education cases can take years, years, and more yearsLinks/Resources:Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org 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 on 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:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautismI often see in my work as a child psychologist that parents don't understand what their rights are and what their autistic children should be receiving through the educational system. in this episode, we dive into IDEA, specially designed instruction, IEPs, 504s, and more. we talk specifically about the history of special education and what as a parent you can advocate for. it's important to recognize that a clinical diagnosis isn't the same as an educational diagnosis, so we're going through that educational process with my expert guest, Ashley Barlow, an attorney and former teacher. Ashley also has experience navigating special education as a parent, as her 13-year-old son, Jack, has Down Syndrome.this episode will help you learn:why the public education system has to provide support for your autistic childthe differences between an IEP and a 504 planinterest-based negotiation and knowing your rights as a parentspecific steps for how you can advocate for your autistic childways to connect with Ashley >>learn more about her free and affordable resources at ashleybarlowco.comfollow her on Instagram @ashleybarlowco and Facebook Ashley Barlow Cowant to learn more about The Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and current services offered through Dr. Tay Concierge Clinical Care? >> schedule a free consult call here or email admin@drtaylorday.com if you have questions.other places you can learn from me >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tayLinkedIn @the-dr-tay

Melissa Gagne is a partner with the Law firm of Laviano & Gagne, LLC in Sherman, Connecticut. She is the Executive Vice President of the Board of Directors for CCARC, a nonprofit agency that provides day and residential services to adults with disabilities in Connecticut. She is also on the Board of Directors for Special Education Equity for Kids of Connecticut  (SEEK), a nonprofit that lobbies at the State Capitol to improve special education on behalf of Connecticut's Special Education  students. Mrs. Gagne is also a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council for the State of Connecticut. Attorney Gagne has dedicated her law practice to the representation of children & adolescents with disabilities whose families are in disagreement with their public school districts. She also represents students at Expulsion Hearings and in Title IX investigations. With all her credentials and well earned distinctions, she is also a wife and a mother to three children of which the youngest, her son, has profound autism. She visits Just Two Dads to share both her story & journey. Website: https://lavianoandgagne.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/melissagagne Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymelissagagne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagagne71/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneymelissagagne/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.gagne — eMail:wearejusttwodads@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtwodads LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-GN4T9fkHEVR5R_16w_7bw Mens' Group Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-den-tickets-602999727417 Sponsored by Billy Footwear: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=just-two-dads Mentioned: https://www.beanzandco.com/ https://www.bostonhigashi.org/ #MelissaGagne #YourSpecialEducationRights #LavianoandGagne

Join us as our host Shannon covers Theory of Mind for the jargon! Then, Shannon is joined by special education attorney Bonnie Yates for this weeks episode of Your Rights with Bonnie Yates! Check out this useful information!   https://specialeducationcounsel.com   6:27 Jargon of the Day - Theory of Mind 7:00 Theory of Mind - Actual Definition 8:18 Theory of Mind - Working Definition 24:57 Question of the Day - Are you good at putting yourself in other people's shoes? 28:07 Topic of the Week - Following Through 30:35 Your Rights with Special Education Attorney Bonnie Yates 34:45 Special Education Rights and Responsibilities. What's the difference between federal state laws and federal state regulations? 36:02 What are regulations? 36:21 What is the definition of Special Education? 38:15 Key Terms - (at no cost) 39:04 (physical Education) 39:43 (Specially Designated Instruction) 40:27 Is it possible to have modifications to the curriculum outside of special education? 45:29How can I get the school district to evaluate my child? 51:03 If we have all the notes that we kept a record of and they start talking about what a problem my child is, is it reasonable for a lawyer to go back and look at those to make asking them why they haven't triggered child find? 53:56 Our daughter attends public school and has a great team. However, during our last conference, it was noted that she is very behind academically. We are now wondering if we should send her to a private special needs school. Is it possible to get the local school district to fund her education at a special needs school if she is not thriving in the current school environment? How do we find a lawyer to support special education? (Texas) copaa.net 56:33 If you had a really good team that is willing but you are not getting where you need to be academically. Would you change to a private school? Or would you bring in some help for the team that you have in the public school?

Join us as our host Shannon covers Theory of Mind for the jargon! Then, Shannon is joined by special education attorney Bonnie Yates for this weeks episode of Your Rights with Bonnie Yates! Check out this useful information!   https://specialeducationcounsel.com   6:27 Jargon of the Day - Theory of Mind 7:00 Theory of Mind - Actual Definition 8:18 Theory of Mind - Working Definition 24:57 Question of the Day - Are you good at putting yourself in other people's shoes? 28:07 Topic of the Week - Following Through 30:35 Your Rights with Special Education Attorney Bonnie Yates 34:45 Special Education Rights and Responsibilities. What's the difference between federal state laws and federal state regulations? 36:02 What are regulations? 36:21 What is the definition of Special Education? 38:15 Key Terms - (at no cost) 39:04 (physical Education) 39:43 (Specially Designated Instruction) 40:27 Is it possible to have modifications to the curriculum outside of special education? 45:29How can I get the school district to evaluate my child? 51:03 If we have all the notes that we kept a record of and they start talking about what a problem my child is, is it reasonable for a lawyer to go back and look at those to make asking them why they haven't triggered child find? 53:56 Our daughter attends public school and has a great team. However, during our last conference, it was noted that she is very behind academically. We are now wondering if we should send her to a private special needs school. Is it possible to get the local school district to fund her education at a special needs school if she is not thriving in the current school environment? How do we find a lawyer to support special education? (Texas) copaa.net 56:33 If you had a really good team that is willing but you are not getting where you need to be academically. Would you change to a private school? Or would you bring in some help for the team that you have in the public school?

In this episode, William interviews special education law expert Janey Brunson to talk about how parents and students can learn their rights and advocate for themselves.

Wow! Linda and Shannon are particularly proud of this episode. We took our show on the road to interview Jennifer Laviano and Julie Swanson, Child Advocate (that is, a person who advocates for children, not a child who is an advocate). They have recently published the book Your Special Education RIghts - What your School District isn't Telling You.” Too much good stuff in this interview to list! I will tell you . . . there were tears. Listen, review, repeat. Jennifer and Julie’s website (which is chock full of videos and information about special education rights): http://yourspecialeducationrights.com/ We recommend this book for teachers and parents alike . . . so much good information. Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Your-Special-Education-Rights-District/dp/1510719393/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508940932&sr=8-1&keywords=your+special+education+rights) Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-special-education-rights-jennifer-laviano/1126192333?ean=9781510719392 For the Nook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-special-education-rights-jennifer-laviano/1126192333?ean=9781510719408

MCWT Podcast Episode 13: Understanding Special Education Rights - What every Parent Should Know by Tara Hunkin

Special Education Rights. For many parents of special needs kids, special education rights continue to be the main cause of concern and worry. Are our kids being given the right accommodations in school? Are the schools being held accountable for special education services, and who is supposed to be checking to see if they are?  […] The post Special Parents Confidential 43 Special Education Rights appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

"The Challenge of Representing Juvenile Delinquency Cases and Special Education Rights in Today's Courts System" Show Guest: Shep Zibberman According to Shep Zebberman, the biggest challenge in today's juvenile court system is trying to balance the numerous competing interests at play while obtaining the best possible outcome for youth. A delinquency case is essentially a criminal case where the accused was under the age of 18 at the time an offense was alleged to have been committed. Unlike Adult courts, the Juvenile system has rehabilitation as its primary goal. So when Zebberman represents a minor who is accused of committing a crime, he or she may be 13 or 14 years old and may want something completely different then what the parents want because he or she is looking at the situation through the eyes of a 13 or 14 year old. In the context of a youth seeking educational rights, he or she may be refusing all kinds of benefits offered by the school district for a variety of reasons such as not wanting to change class schedules or not wanting to appear socially different. Join us as Zebberman gives our audience a startling view into the decisions and pressures children at young ages are up against that at one time did not exist at this level, such as peer pressure to do drugs; pressure not to trust the "system" whether be the educational or judicial; and most alarming of all, pressure "not to succeed".

"The Challenge of Representing Juvenile Delinquency Cases and Special Education Rights in Today's Courts System" Show Guest: Shep Zibberman According to Shep Zebberman, the biggest challenge in today's juvenile court system is trying to balance the numerous competing interests at play while obtaining the best possible outcome for youth. A delinquency case is essentially a criminal case where the accused was under the age of 18 at the time an offense was alleged to have been committed. Unlike Adult courts, the Juvenile system has rehabilitation as its primary goal. So when Zebberman represents a minor who is accused of committing a crime, he or she may be 13 or 14 years old and may want something completely different then what the parents want because he or she is looking at the situation through the eyes of a 13 or 14 year old. In the context of a youth seeking educational rights, he or she may be refusing all kinds of benefits offered by the school district for a variety of reasons such as not wanting to change class schedules or not wanting to appear socially different. Join us as Zebberman gives our audience a startling view into the decisions and pressures children at young ages are up against that at one time did not exist at this level, such as peer pressure to do drugs; pressure not to trust the "system" whether be the educational or judicial; and most alarming of all, pressure "not to succeed".

Our guest Julie Diep :  I am the founder and Executive Director of OC Autism.  Our mission is "to ensure the highest standard of care in our community."  We believe in empowering parents and professions with the necessary tools to succeed. I have a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Loma Linda University (LLU) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from National University (NU).  I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), a Credential in Clinical or Rehabilitative Services and a California State license.  I have over 17 years of experience in the field as a Bilingual Vietnamese SLP and a currently a BCBA Candidate.  I am the owner of New Hope Therapy Center in Orange County, specializing in ASD, Medical Speech Pathology (serving adults and children) and Special Education Rights (working as an expert witness and IEE assessor).  All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)