This week, parents represented by attorney Vanita Kalra prevailed in a special education due process hearing against their child's school district. With Vanita's assistance, the parents obtained compensatory education services and a year of private-school tuition reimbursement. A hearing officer from the Pennsylvania Office of Dispute Resolution decided the case. The decision will soon be available here.
Associate Morgen Black-Smith recently secured victories for two families in special education due process hearings. In both cases, Black-Smith represented parents of children with disabilities who used to attend Khepera Charter School. Alleging that Khepera denied their children a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), the parents requested compensatory education services. The Hearing Officer agreed with [...]
If your child is eligible for special education but her needs are not being met, you can seek legal action against your child's school district. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the first step in redressing your child's special education rights is filing for a due process hearing. A due process hearing is an [...]
