Is Now the Time to Really Call a Special Education Lawyer? Of course, there is no exact correct answer to that question. As a parent myself, only parents know when and what is best for their own child. However, if your child is not receiving a free appropriate public education at school, chances are a comprehensive consultation with a special education lawyer is immediately warranted. IDEA, FAPE, CHILD FIND and Continue Reading

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Emotion Disturbance (ED), Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the IDEA – Hartford County, CT. Special education attorney and certified child advocate Jeffrey Forte with guest speaker Larry Venuk, MS, BCBA Director of Behavioral Consulting Associates, LLC will be presenting on special education and a child’s behavior relating to a disability. The presentation is free to parents of children with special needs and will be held on August 22, 2017 Continue Reading

Special Education Law with Attorney Jeffrey Forte: Understanding Your Child’s Rights – Westport, CT. Jeffrey Forte will host a free presentation for parents of children with special needs seeking to gain a better understanding of their child’s educational rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is an introductory workshop and all parents are welcome to join. It will be held on July 25, 2017 6:00-7:30pm at Forte Continue Reading