Category: Individualized Education Plan

In July 2022, the Connecticut State Department of Education implemented a new IEP form and data collection system. Special education attorneys Jeffrey Forte, JD, and Jill Hornig, JD, of Forte Law Group will walk you through the new form, page by page, and explain what you need to ...

Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Handling PPTs and FERPA School Records Requests – Orange, CT. The Rotary Club of Orange, CT is hosting a meeting for all its members to learn about special education law and the rights of parents of child with special needs. Special ed...

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 Je...

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), Bureau of Special Education is about to roll out the implementation of Connecticut’s new Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The new IEP will be effective July 1, 2022. Connecticut’s new IEP has many changes. Some are mino...

One of the most important sections of your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is the section called “Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance” often variously referred to as PLAAFP, PLEP, PLOP, PLP or PL. The present levels section of your c...

As a parent of a child with disabilities, navigating the Connecticut Special Education Data System (CT-SEDS) can be overwhelming. CT-SEDS is the state’s online platform for managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and special education records. It wa...

How Are My Child’s IEP Goals & Objectives Developed? Parents often times find themselves overwhelmed when reviewing their child’s proposed IEP goals and objectives. It is not an easy task.  In deciding if your child’s proposed IEP goals and objectives are appropriate a...

As a parent of a child with a disability, you want to ensure your child receives the education and services they need. One critical step in this process is the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, where important decisions are made about your child’s educational plan....

Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) Who? What? Where? Why? How? 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 ...

5 Quick Tips for Promoting Effective Communication with Your Child’s IEP team. Communication with your child’s IEP team should NEVER be limited to just the annual review.  Be proactive and establish effective methods of communicating with your child’s IEP team on a regular ...