Tag Archives: Special Education

Special Education Rights and the Coronavirus

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Micki Moran

Let me start by stating the obvious. We are in uncharted waters. Everyone, parents, school personnel and others are trying to navigate this situation. As a parent attorney I have been staying up to date in what is a very … 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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Summer

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Micki Moran

For many families, summer is the time to double up on therapies and “catch-up” in preparation for the next school year. I am certainly reluctant to add to the parent “to-do” list, however, as a special  needs attorney, I suggest … Continue reading →

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School Administrators Propose Change to Due Process System: Interesting IDEA?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Micki Moran

Recently the American Association of School Administrators proposed a drastic change in the system known as “Due Process Hearings”. The change suggested would follow a model already underway on a voluntary basis in Massachusetts and would involve a “consultant IEP” … Continue reading →

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