I would like to start with a wonderful experience I just had, that is, attending the AASE conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. As I was coming home on the plane, I got to thinking about the importance of being ASPish...

Job Title: Director of Academic Support Whittier Law School seeks experienced candidates to direct our Academic Support Program ("ASP") and work with our ASP and Bar Preparation professionals as part of a team dedicated to student…

It’s summer now. All of the exams are scored, grades assigned. It’s time for a little reflection…. It occurred to me at the recent inaugural AASE conference (which was great, by the way!) that this last year was really busy...

This article is the first in a three part series about school based bullying. In this article, we will be discussing legal actions a parent can take under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), using a state’s special…

A school has a legal duty to provide special education programming that has been peer reviewed, but a school is also free to choose the teaching methodology it uses. This means parents have a right to expect that what the school is proposing…

By Gary H. Schall, Esq.          When a child qualifies for special education, a reevaluation must occur at least every three years.  Sometimes schools will attempt to convince parents to waive this evaluation.  Be careful before…