Coronavirus and Schools: One-on-One Virtual Instruction and Communications
Should virtual teacher/student contact during the coronavirus closure, such as one-on-one instruction or wellness checks, be recorded and retained as an education record?
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Coronavirus and Schools: Guidance on Leave Requests
As schools begin to ramp up plans for remote instruction during the coronavirus school closures, the firm discusses the interplay of both existing and new leave laws.
Coronavirus and Schools:Letters to Parents Concerning Special Education During the COVID-19 Closures
A district asks for clarification on the procedure for notifying parents of its continuity of education plans during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Gifted and 504 Obligations During the Statewide Closure of Schools
The firm reviews gifted and 504 obligations during the coronavirus school closures.
Coronavirus and Schools: Provision of Related Services During the COVID-19 Closures
The firm offers feedback on the provision of related services in an IEP while schools are closed due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus and Schools: Variation on a Letter to Parents on Special Education During the Closure
The firm reviews an intermediate unit's draft of a letter to parents concerning special education during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Pennsylvania Senate Bill 751 and the CARES Act
The firm provides some labor-related interpretation of the coronavirus inspired Pennsylvania Senate Bill 751 and the CARES Act.
Coronavirus and Schools: Synchronous/Asynchronous Virtual Instruction - FERPA/Copyright Implications
Does the use of online learning hubs such as Zoom during the coronavirus closure have FERPA or copyright implications?
Coronavirus and Schools: Progress Monitoring Language
The firm shares an example of language that may be used for third quarter progress monitoring during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: More on the NOREP v. The Letter—and a Model Letter to Boot!
The firm shares a sample letter that could be used to inform parents of plans for their children with disabilities while schools are closed due to coronavirus.