Special Education Law Case Summary – The Preparatory Charter School ODR 18146-16-17 AS
Special Education Law Case Summary – The Preparatory Charter School ODR Case: 18146-16-17 AS Hearing Officer: Cathy A. Skidmore, M.Ed., J.D. Date of Decision: December 19, 2016 The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Tech, and Careers BACKGROUND B.W. (Hereinafter, Student) is a mid-teenaged student attending The Prepatory Charter School (Hereinafter, School). Prior to attending […]
Special Education Law Case Summary – Upper Darby School District – 18509-1617 KE
Special Education Law Case Summary Upper Darby School District ODR Case: 18509-1617 KE Hearing Officer: Linda M. Valentini, Psy.D., CHO Date of Decision: December 19, 2016 BACKGROUND A.M. (Hereinafter, Student) is a middle school aged student attending school in the Upper Darby School district (Hereinafter, District). The District believes Student’s recent behavioral and social difficulties […]
Special Education Case Summary – New Media Charter School – 17929-15-16
Special Education Law Case Summary New Media Charter School ODR Case: 17929-15-16 Hearing Officer: Charles Jelley Esq. L.L.M. Date of Decision: November 8, 2016 BACKGROUND M.B. (Hereinafter, Student) attended New Media Charter School (Hereinafter, Charter School) during the 2015-16 school year as a sixth-grade student. Prior to his tenure at the Charter School, Student was […]
Special Education Case Summary – Avon Grove School District – 17885-1516KE
Special Education Case Summary Avon Grove School District ODR Case: 17885-1516KE Hearing Officer: Michael J. McElligott, Esquire Date of Decision: November 30, 2016 BACKGROUND A.H. (Hereinafter, Student) is a late-teen aged student who formerly resided in the Avon Grove School District (Hereinafter, District). (N.T. at 2). It is undisputed that the Student qualifies under the […]
Special Education and Divorce
Special Education and Divorce What happens when parents that share legal custody disagree on educational issues? The intersection of Special Education and Divorce can lead to tricky situations. It’s not impossible to imagine a situation where two parents, who both have a child’s best interest in mind, disagree with how a school should program for […]
Septa Strike in Philadelphia and Special Education
Septa Strike in Philadelphia and Special Education Septa Strike in Philadelphia and Special Education – Septa is on strike and you have no way to get your child to school. This is not a good situation, but the situation is compounded if your child receives special education supports and services. One source notes that approximately […]
Teen Suicide and School
Teen Suicide and School With teen Suicide rates skyrocketing parents and educators are left searching for answers. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 12-18 and college age youth according to a report by the CDC. With the mounting pressures of school and a system that too often emphasizes performance goals, students struggle […]
MS Ride 2016 – Team Montgomery Law
MS Ride 2016 Team Montgomery Law MS RIDE 2016 – Montgomery Law was proud to sponsor #TeamMontgomeryLaw in the 2016 National Multiple Sclerosis Society City to Shore Bike Ride. So farm #TeamMontgomeryLaw has raised $5,620.00 and the donations are still coming in!! Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a debilitating disease as it attacks the brain and spinal cord. The National […]
Reflection Rooms are not OK
Reflection Rooms are Not OK “Reflection Rooms” – Has your school tried using a “reflection room” or a “quiet room” as a way to manage your child? Whatever the euphemism, these rooms have the potential to be little more than a cell where problem students are exiled. If such a room is being utilized in your child’s school demand to see it it […]
Education Lawyers – War Stories
Education Lawyers – War Stories 3 Stories you won’t believe 3 anecdotes from education lawyers – You know all about criminal law from prime time tv shows, but the stories you might hear from an education lawyer can be just as shocking. As you can imagine, when Parents are fighting for their children – against an uncooperative school […]