Cyberbullying and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Dec 05, 2023
"Cyberbullying," which has been defined by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) as "similar to other types of bullying, except that it takes place online and through text messages sent to cell...
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What You Need to Know About Your Child’s Education
Dec 05, 2023
One of the reasons that parents work so hard is to be able to provide a better life and a better future for their children. The bedrock of a bright future is a good education. As a parent, it is impor...
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Student Discipline in Higher Education
Dec 05, 2023
Over the past few years, college students and graduate students have faced increasingly complex disciplinary rules and codes of student conduct. Student Discipline on College Campuses This is partly b...
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Conducting an Independent Evaluation
Dec 05, 2023
You have the right to obtain an independent educational evaluation (IEE) conducted by a qualified (licensed and/or certified) examiner who is not employed by your school district. Independent Educatio...
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Teacher Evaluations in Connecticut
Dec 05, 2023
Under Connecticut General Statute §10-151b, each year teachers in Connecticut must be evaluated by either the Superintendent of Schools or by someone appointed by the Superintendent. Connecticut Teach...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: What You Need To Know
Dec 05, 2023
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA") was originally enacted in 1975. It primarily imposes certain legal obligations upon public schools regarding the provision of education for stu...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act & Informed Consent
Dec 05, 2023
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA") is a federal act that imposes legal obligations upon public school districts to provide a free appropriate public education to children with di...
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Expedited Special Education Due Process Hearings Explained
Dec 05, 2023
A due process hearing is a legal proceeding that ensures fairness in the decision-making process regarding your child’s special education needs. What is a due process hearing? As a parent, if you disa...
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Understanding IEP Due Process
Dec 05, 2023
IEP due process is protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA), and provides parents with the right to resolve disputes with their school district. There are two ways to re...
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Alternative Education During Expulsion
Dec 05, 2023
Expulsion, exclusion, or withdrawing, refers to the removal/banning of a student from a school system or university for an extensive period of time due to a student persistently violating that institu...
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