Category: Special education law

By Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. | Connecticut Special Education Advocate & Attorney The State Advisory Council for Special Education in Connecticut recently released its annual report for 2023. The report outlines the process and activities undertaken to determine the “unmet needs...

Forte Law Group recently obtained the Connecticut State Department of Education’s “Back to School” PowerPoint presentation on due process litigation updates. This PowerPoint was presented at the annual back to school meeting for school administrators. The report finds that t...

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), recently launched an online software application designed to empower parents, educators, and administrators with valuable insights into a child’s school and their broader school district. The app is called “EdExplorer” an...

As a Connecticut special education attorney and advocate for families, I, Jeffrey Forte of Forte Law Group, recently submitted testimony strongly opposing two proposed laws — Raised Bill Numbers 7277 and 1561. These bills could have serious effects on the rights of children with...

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 Ye...

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...

by Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. | Connecticut Special Education Attorney Parents often call Forte Law Group to ask what is a diagnostic placement. This article provides a brief overview. Interestingly, neither the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) nor the implementing f...

Navigating a crisis with a child who has a disability can be overwhelming for any family. Forte Law Group stands as a beacon of support, specializing in representing families facing these unique challenges. In times of crisis, families need immediate solutions and reliable guidanc...

Ensuring that children with disabilities receive appropriate educational support is crucial for their growth and development. As child advocates in Connecticut, Forte Law Group is committed to representing families and guiding them through the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) pro...

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...