Special Education Evaluation Timelines over the Summer
Special Education Evaluation Timelines over the Summer With the 2015-2016 School Year coming to an end many parents are in a frenzy to ensure that their child will have the appropriate supports and services in place for the 2016-2017 school year. Some families may not have realized that their child wasn’t making progress until the spring […]
Special Education Law in Pennsylvania
Special Education Law in Pennsylvania After attending the yearly Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) conference recently, it hit me; Pennsylvania leads the nation in special education law. Lawyers around the country rely on precedent set in Pennsylvania to advocate for their clients. Lawyers from as far away as Hawaii were thrilled to come to Philadelphia to […]
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 […]