Education Law

 

Every child, with or without special education needs, is entitled to certain educational rights under the law.  Working with a school district to protect your child's rights to a uniquely appropriate educational program services can be a daunting task for the parent of a child with special needs.  No less daunting is the prospect of working with a school district to protect other educational rights of a non-disabled student.  

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For parents of children with special needs, the experienced attorneys at Fitzgerald & Sadove can assist with all of your educational needs, from advocacy at a Committee on Special Education, through the Impartial Hearing process and beyond to appeals at the State and Federal levels.  We also work to protect both disabled and non-disabled students facing bullying, disciplinary hearings and all other matters affecting a student's educational rights under the law.

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What is the role of an attorney in a special education case?

At Fitzgerald & Sadove PLLC our attorneys are experienced with all issues regarding the special education process from Early Intervention through post secondary education. Many of our clients seek assistance as early as referral to the CSE. Others seek our assistance when their child begins to struggle .

 

The relationship between a school district and a parent is a long one. At Fitzgerald & Sadove PLLC we help our clients to work with their School District in a cooperative manner.  We assist Parents in identifying appropriate evaluators; reviewing reports; evaluating documentation; locating appropriate schools and programs; advocating at CSE meetings and when necessary, litigating for services and/or funding for appropriate schools/programs.

 

The attorneys at Fitzgerald & Sadove PLLC are here to help you.

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