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Key Takeaways Your child may need an IEP when a disability holds back learning and ordinary classroom help is no longer enough. Many parents sense this long before a school raises the question. You watch homework stretch past bedtime, hear that everything is fine at conferences, a...

Key Takeaways Advocating effectively for your child’s right to learn means putting requests in writing and holding your school district to strict legal deadlines. Most parents sense that an educational program is failing long before they know the exact legal terms. Meanwhile, th...

Key Takeaways Parents facing a school crisis often receive two conflicting notices in the exact same week: one announcing a Title IX sex-based harassment investigation, and another scheduling a disciplinary hearing or PPT meeting that threatens to remove their child from the class...

A Fairfield County special education advocacy lawyer helps you hold your school district accountable for what federal and Connecticut law require for your child. At Forte Law Group, we represent parents of students with disabilities across Fairfield County, from initial evaluation...

Key Takeaways No, it is not legal for teachers to hit students in Connecticut, because corporal punishment is banned in public schools. This means school teachers and public school employees cannot use physical punishment, spanking, or paddling as a form of discipline, even when d...

Key Takeaways If your child is denied special education services, it can feel confusing and stressful. However, you still have strong rights under federal law and Connecticut education law. There are clear steps you can take to protect your child’s education, challenge the schoo...

Key Takeaways Parents often want to know how schools must support students with disabilities and what rights protect their child’s education. One of the most important rights in special education law is the right to a free appropriate public education. This rule means schools mu...

What happens if a school denies accommodations? When a child needs support because of a disability related need and the school denies help, families often feel confused and worried about their child’s rights and future in public education. A school’s denial can affect grades, ...

Can teachers physically discipline students with disabilities? Many parents worry about how a school handles discipline when a child has special needs. Physical discipline, corporal punishment, and physical force raise serious questions about safety, fairness, and legal responsibi...

Parents have the right to question a school’s decisions about their child’s education when concerns arise about testing, placement, or support services. Learning how to request an independent educational evaluation (IEE) can help families make sure their child’s ne...