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“Eagle Hill doesn’t take students with autism” is a statement I’ve heard many times. Although this might (or might not) be the official position, the reality is a bit
Spire School campus, Stamford Connecticut The Spire School 2020 graduates (Stamford, Connecticut) with Dr. Tammy Moscrip (center) What’s the difference between a therapeutic school and a “regular” special education school?
Hanukkah celebration at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center The day my son was diagnosed with autism was the day all my parenting assumptions died. From that day forward, I never took
I remember my first visit to Villa Maria School in Stamford, Connecticut so clearly. After all, it’s not every day that a nun gives you a poker chip. And not
The other day I read a Facebook post from a parent asking about “good” special education school districts in the state. This is an incredibly popular question that I see
Every conversation with a parent is one step closer to trust. – Charles Manos The Pinnacle School The first step to serving students is building a program that suits each
Takeaway #1: What is Outplacement? Students are outplaced to programs outside of their home school when the team concludes that that the student’s assigned school cannot provide a free and
A special education attorney is an attorney who practices law on behalf of children and young adults to help secure necessary educational services as required under the law. But how do you find, hire, and keep the right special education attorney for your family?
Michael Gilberg, Attorney-At-Law Michael Gilberg, Esq. is a New York-based special education & disability rights attorney with extensive experience representing students and families. He brings his perspective as a person
A special education attorney is an attorney who practices law on behalf of children and young adults to help secure necessary educational services as required under the law.
How Do I Find the Right Special Education Advocate? When S.E.L.F. clients reach out to me for guidance in selecting an attorney, I often point them towards COPAA – the
Virginia Blum Virginia Blum is a Special Education Advocate, wife, and mother of two daughters. Prior to becoming an advocate, she volunteered extensively at both of her daughter’s schools and as
Lara Damashek and her daughter Lara Damashek Lara Damashek is a Special Education Advocate with Early Insight Advocacy in Greenwich, Connecticut. Lara uses her experience as a special education attorney,
Also – it must also be noted that there are plethora of special education podcasts out there. My review of these three podcasts should not be construed as an endorsement
DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a parent for parents. This article is intended as a resource for families who are navigating the special education system in Connecticut or Westchester,
We as human beings are largely focused on goals. We are focused on the end point, the conclusion, the target. But what makes us uniquely ourselves is not the goal,
These articles are presented for informational purposes only. These articles are intended as a resource for families who are navigating the special education system in Connecticut or New York. These articles are NOT intended to provide legal support, advice, or assistance to any particular individual, nor is it intended to replace the advice and counsel of a qualified special education attorney. Families in need of legal advice, support, or assistance should contact a special education attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut or New York to discuss the specific needs of their individual student. These webinars should not be construed as an endorsement by Special Education Legal Fund or any of its representatives of any of the participants. Opinions expressed represent the opinion of the authors and do not reflect the thoughts, sentiments, or intent of Special Education Legal Fund, its representatives, or its Board of Directors.
