Attorney Jeffrey Forte, Suzanne Letso and Cresse Morrell present at Milestones on helping families with special needs: “What should I do? How do we move forward?” Watch full video here.
Attorney Forte hosting informational event for SPED*NET Wilton April 30 @10AM – Wilton, CT
Parents of kids receiving special education services are often confused about what an IEE is and how the evaluation should be used. Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq., of Forte Law Group, will discuss the laws and guidelines concerning IEEs…
Attorney Jeff Forte on FOX61 Discussing City of Norwalk Case
Attorney Jeff Forte appeared on FOX 61 to discuss the case of a family in Norwalk plans to sue the city and the school district after they said a teacher posted a video of their child online without their consent.
Town of Norwalk, school system, officials to be sued after sensitive video of a child was posted on social media
FOX61, NORWALK — A classroom video of a Norwalk elementary school student was posted on social media and now the student’s family attorney has filed a “statutory notice of claim” and a “preservation of evidence” order to prepare their lawsuit…. Read the full article here. THE HOUR, NORWALK – On Wednesday, the Shelton-based Forte Law Group […]
Connecticut Bar Association Publishes Law Article Authored by Jeffrey Forte
Attorney Jeffrey Forte was selected by the Connecticut Bar Association to author a scholarly law article on special education law for members of the bar association. The article was published in the March 2019 issue of the statewide attorney monthly magazine, Connecticut Lawyer. Read the full article here.
What Does the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Mean?
LRE means that a child with a disability must be educated within the same classroom as typical mainstreamed non-disabled peers to the fullest extent possible in order to ensure that a disabled child is receiving a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Historically speaking, prior to the enactment of the IDEA, children with disabilities were segregated and separated from mainstream typical classroom environments.
Milestones and Forte Law Group present Connecticut program, Autism Q&A
Milestones Behavioral Services CEO Suzanne Letso, M.A., BCBA and Vice President, Clinical Operations Cresse Morrell, M.S., BCBA invite special education attorney Jeffrey L. Forte to present a Q&A program on Autism.
Fairfield County Bar Association publishes law article authored by Attorney Jeffrey Forte
Fairfield County Bar Association uphold the best traditions of the legal profession for Connecticut attorneys. Attorney Forte was selected by the FCBA quarterly news committee to author a scholarly law article on special education for members of the bar association.
Attorney Jeffrey Forte invited to speak at The Connecticut Bar Association
The Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section has invited special education attorney Jeffrey Forte to present his program entitled “Divorce and Special Education Law: A Primer for Family Law Attorneys and Divorced Parents of a Child with a Disability.” The program will be held on February 12, 2019 at the CBA’s monthly Family Law Section […]
Special Education Child Advocate, Program Series: Ask a Professional in Norwalk, CT.
Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk, CT has invited special education attorney and certified advocate, Jeffrey Forte to hold a parent program on special education laws. The “Ask a Professional” program will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm at Stepping Stones, located at 303 West Avenue in Norwalk, CT. RVSP by Feb. 18 […]
Divorce and Special Education Law: A Primer
Although the U.S. divorce rate is falling, divorce rates run much higher for couples that have a child with special needs. Family law practitioners and their clients need to be aware of…
Planning For Transitioning Into Adulthood – Autism Spectrum News
With adulthood approaching for many families with special needs, we must keep in mind that we must plan ahead in order to ensure that our loved ones are learning the skills necessary to promote independence in their home, school, and community setting. Planning for transitioning into adulthood is not an easy task…
IEP Goals and Objectives Workshop with Special Education Lawyer Jeffrey Forte in Fairfield County
What are specific and measurable IEP Goals and Objectives? What happens when your child isn’t progressing at school? What’s the differences between IEP vs. 504 Plans? Attorney Jeffrey Forte discusses these questions and more in a free workshop for parents of children with special needs on November 9, 2018 6:00pm-7:30pm 4 Research Drive, Suite 403, […]
Fairfield County Parent Magazine publishes special education article authored by Attorney Jeffrey Forte
The September 2018 issue of Fairfield County Parent Magazine featured a leading article authored by Attorney Jeffrey Forte entitled, “Special Education Strategies for the New School Year.” The article includes thoughtful “Back to School” tips for parents to obtain the most helpful and advantageous special education strategies for their children. View a PDF of the […]
Connecticut Parent Magazine publishes special education article authored by Attorney Jeffrey Forte
The September 2018 issue of Connecticut Parent Magazine featured a leading article authored by Attorney Jeffrey Forte entitled, “Special Education Strategies for the New School Year.” The article includes thoughtful “Back to School” tips for parents to obtain the most helpful and advantageous special education strategies for their children. View a PDF of the full […]
Special Education Strategies For the New School Year
By Atty. Jeffrey L. Forte We are past the halfway point of summer vacation and parents everywhere are crowding local stores for the annual “Back to School” shopping spree, with cute backpacks and new sneakers high on their agenda. For parents of children with special needs, however, the priorities at the beginning of a new […]
Attorney Jeffrey Forte featured as guest on radio program – New Haven, CT
Attorney Jeffrey Forte was a featured guest on LoveBabz LoveTalk to discuss the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Watch a full clip of the interview here.
‘Connecticut Lawyer’ magazine publishes Forte Law Group article on Special Education Caselaw
Forte Law Group contributed an article to the March/April 2018 edition of Connecticut Lawyer magazine. View a PDF of the full article here: History of Special Education: Important Landmark Cases
What is School Refusal & What Are Your Child’s Educational Rights?
School refusal cases are complex. It often involves a labyrinth of understanding local school policies and rules, state and federal statutes and education regulations. School refusal cases may also lead to truancy issues.
Child Anxiety, Depression, School Refusal and Your Child’s Educational Rights – presentation in Milford, CT
Forte Law Group and Woodhouse Academy are hosting a free workshop for parents of children with anxiety and school refusal challenges on March 20th from 6:30-7:30pm at Woodhouse Academy in Milford. The program will cover: -Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues in youth. -What is School Refusal and What is Truancy. […]