Sentences with phrase «special education attorney»

«It's a huge step in the right direction, but there's a lot of work to be done,» said Matt Cohen, a longtime special education attorney who helped represent the advocates and community groups that presented concerns to ISBE in November.

Under Florida's state constitution, students who have not been disciplined have an «absolute» right to attend their zoned regular school, said special education attorney Stephanie Langer of Coral Gables.

Selene Almazan, legal director for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates and a practicing special education attorney in Maryland, recommends that parents prepare by reviewing their child's progress reports, test scores and homework.

«Ultimately what we are asking for is that the Chicago Public Schools follow the law, include parents, include teachers and make decisions centered on what children need, not based on saving money,» Matt Cohen, a longtime special education attorney, said prior to Wednesday's meeting.

As a special education attorney and knowing that there will be an increasing focus on charter schools, I am concerned about how well students with disabilities are served by charter schools, which must adhere to federal law, including the IDEA.

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