School Bullying and Section 1983
School Bullying and Section 1983 Bullying of Children with Special Needs: IDEA Remedies and Section 1983 Claims Bullying of students with special needs is a significant problem in U.S. schools. Studies have shown that bullying affects the ability of a child to concentrate and flourish in an academic environment. Research also shows that students with disabilities are 2 […]
Canon imageFormula DR-C225 Document Scanner Review
Canon imageFormula DR-C225 Document Scanner Review So, this is out of the ordinary from the posts generally on this website, but the Canon DR-C225 is such a great product I thought I would take a minute to give a shout out. In the area of education / school law and as a “special education attorney,” document […]
Educational Rights | Alex’s Lemonade Stand
I was honored to be able to team up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand and participate in their new online webinar series. Technology has provided a great format for families to absorb information without having to leave their home. The webinar was well attended, but the best part is that it the content from the webinars can live online […]
Park and Green Space Come to West Philadelphia
From: thenotebook.org “There’s at least one new bright spot in a district unsettled by budget cuts, lawsuits, layoffs, and surprise resignations: Lea Elementary has a new playground. “We’re excited for the work that’s been done, and the work to come,” said Amara Rockar of the West Philly Coalition for Public Schools, just before cutting the […]
School District of Philadelphia to sell William Penn High
School District of Philadelphia to sell William Penn High to Temple U. It looks as though the plan for the SDP to sell William Penn High School to Temple will be moving forward. Here are the key points of the article. The full article can be found here. School District of Philadelphia selling to Temple Sale […]
5 Facts About Special Needs Trusts
5 Facts About Special Needs Trusts Special Needs Trusts are important for ensuring that the beneficiary will not lose entitlement to government benefits while still being able to take advantage of property left to them through the trust. Here are a few key points regarding the special needs trust. The trust can be managed administratively if the beneficiary is […]
While it looks as though Philly Schools will open as expected, there are cuts planned
While it looks as though Philly Schools will open as expected, there are cuts planned: From Philly.com: “Philadelphia’s public schools will open on time, Superintendent William R. Hite said Friday. To not open on Sept. 8 as scheduled “punishes students for the failure of adults,” Hite said. He said assurances from politicians that the cigarette […]
Montgomery Law is proud to have been able to donate to the Beurger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care at CHOP
Montgomery Law is proud to have been able to donate to the Beurger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care at CHOP Montgomery Law is proud to have been able to make a pledge to the Building Hope campaign for the Beurger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care. If you would like to make a donation, please click here. “When it […]
Can special education students keep up with the Common Core?
Balancing Special-Education Needs With Rising Costs
Balancing Special-Education Needs With Rising Costs from NYtimes.com 7/27/14 “Dylan B. Randall could not speak or stand. He never tasted food because he was fed through a gastric tube in his belly. He breathed through a ventilator; his own saliva would choke him unless a nurse cleared his throat every few minutes. It was a […]