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Autism Reflections – A Twenty Year Retrospective

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Micki Moran

Twenty-one years ago, I started this practice and the next phase of my life. In the previous decades, it was estimated that 4-5 children in 10,000 suffered from an autism spectrum disorder. My first due process case and appeal involved … Continue reading →

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Progress: How much is enough?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Micki Moran

Parents are often surprised to learn that the school district’s obligation to a student with a disability is not to maximize the student’s potential. This is one of the central questions in most cases in our offices. What parent would … Continue reading →

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What are the Common Core Standards and its Relationship to Students with Disabilities?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Micki Moran

The Common Core Standards articulate rigorous grade-level expectations in the areas of mathematics and language arts. The standards identify the knowledge and skills students need in order to be successful in college and careers. Promoting a culture of high expectations … Continue reading →

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Teens and Drugs

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Micki Moran

My practice started as a special education law practice. I assumed that I would be dealing with attending IEP’s and due process hearings. That is how it started. As my practice grew, it was clear that the issue of students … Continue reading →

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