As the 2011-2012 school year approaches, it is time to start thinking about your child’s educational needs. If you are just starting the special education process and have been contemplating an uation or you are further along in the process, … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Summertime Bullies
Summer is sadly almost half way over and kids are off at summer camps throughout the state and country. It is important to remember that bullying can occur at camp just as easily as it can occur at school. If … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: The Bullying Law Protects Special Education Students
A recent Schoolyard Lawyer blog entry, Special Education Students and the Bullying Law, discussed how the Massachusetts bullying law provides additional protections to students with disabilities. The law defines bullying as:
“The repeated use by one or more students … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Protecting Those Unfairly Labeled as a Bully
It has been just over a year since Governor Patrick signed the Massachusetts law on bullying into effect, and now that the 2010-11 school year is coming to an end, it is appropriate timing to discuss what I believe to … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying, as defined in the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law, is “bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication.” The law sets forth many different means of cyberbullying, but the most common uses are via text messages, emails, phone calls, … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Understanding the IDEA: For Parents Starting the Special Education Process
The laws governing Special Education can be confusing for parents who are just beginning the process with their child. All too often parents do not even know where to begin. I wrote this article in the format of commonly asked … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: What if my Child is Not Eligible for Special Education?
If your child has been found not eligible for Special Education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), he or she may still be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). Section 504 … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: My Child is Not Eligible for Special Education Services But Needs Accommodations
If your child has been found not eligible for Special Education services under the IDEA, he or she may still be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If eligible, accommodations are provided to students under Section … Read more »
Introducing: The Schoolyard Lawyer
Starting today, The Schoolyard Lawyer is up and running and is a place where I will be blogging weekly on different Education, Special Education, and Bullying topics.
The Special Education entries will be geared towards parents of children with disabilities, … Read more »
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