I agree with my colleague, especially about contacting a local advocate or special education attorney. I am not optimistic that the school will...

I agree that you should consult with a local education attorney. Have you been driving your child to school? You may be able to be reimbursed for...

I'm sorry to hear you are struggling to find appropriate transportation. Unfortunately, qualifying for special education alone does not entitle...

You may consider having your daughter evaluated for special education under the disability category of "orthopedic impairment" or "other health...

In what capacity would you be asked to sign the IEP? Below are the federal guidelines for who can be part of a the Team. In MA, typically only...

It is not illegal to have your baby sleep in the same room or even the same bed for that matter. Co-sleeping is a common arrangement.

You may consider consulting the school's code of conduct or student handbook for guidance, but this isn't a legal issue.

Probably. Grade retention is a local decision in MA (as opposed to state-wide regulation). You may consider looking at the school's handbook and...

What can a person do to get help for 11 yr old who refuses to attend ZOOM classes for school?

You may wish to consult with a local attorney regarding this issue. If the school had reason to suspect that his school refusal was due to a...

Is it legally acceptable in MA to record a live conversation between me and someone else without informing that someone else?

In Massachusetts, it is not legal to record someone without their permission, as it is a two-party consent state.