Category: Special education law

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, ...

As a parent, preparing for a PPT (Planning and Placement Team) meeting can be overwhelming. You want to ensure your child gets the services and support they need. At Forte Law Group, our Connecticut special education lawyer helps you understand how to prepare for these important m...

As a parent, ensuring that your child receives the right to a free appropriate public education is essential, especially when they have a disability. In Connecticut, school evaluations play a big role in determining the support a child will receive. However, you may not always agr...

If your child is a student with a disability and has been disciplined in school, you are entitled to a manifestation determination review planning and placement to meeting (MDR PPT). This review helps determine whether the behavior that led to the discipline was related to the chi...

Introduction: Connecticut, like many other states in the United States, has a robust legal framework to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support they need to access a quality education. The state’s special education laws are designed to protect the rights of st...

Every child deserves the chance to learn and grow in an environment that supports their individual needs. For students with disabilities, the role of a special education teacher goes far beyond classroom instruction, as it includes being a strong voice for their rights and needs. ...

Parents often wonder, is a special education advocate a lawyer? The answer is it depends. A special education advocate does not need to be an attorney, but an attorney can also be a special education advocate. Regardless, both play very important roles in helping children with dis...

When a child struggles in school, many parents feel lost about what to do next. That’s where a special education advocate comes in. These trained professionals or experienced parents help families understand special education law and ensure that schools provide the right service...

As a parent of a child with disabilities, ensuring that your child receives the education and support they need can feel overwhelming — especially when the school district isn’t meeting its obligations. If you believe your child’s school district has violated special educati...