Coronavirus and Schools: More Answers on Closings, General Education vs. Special Education and More
The firm addresses additional questions related to coronavirus, closings, and general education.
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Coronavirus and Schools: USDE Guidance on the COVID-19 Outbreak
The United States Department of Education has shared guidance on to the education of students with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus and Schools: More on COVID-19 Related Closings
Amidst the coronavirus school closings, can a district that did not apply for flexible instructional days, as an alternative, simply enroll students into its cyber program for a period of time?
Coronavirus and Schools: COVID-19 Related Closings
What if a school feels compelled to close because of coronavirus but did not submit a flexible instructional plan to the state by the September 1, 2019 deadline?
Sweet Stevens to Present PAPSA Conference Finale
Four attorneys from Sweet Stevens will present the final session of the 2020 Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Service Administrators (PAPSA) conference. The session, the Paul Stevens Memorial Legal Seminar, is considered a highlight of the conference.
Coronavirus and Schools: Employment Issues
The firm highlights some of the major employment issues that school districts will likely confront as a result of coronavirus.
Coronavirus and Schools: What is the Difference Between a School Closing and a “Quarantine?”
In offering more guidance on coronavirus, the firm discusses the difference between a school closing and a "quarantine."
Coronavirus and Schools: Some Guidance
The firm shares details and guidance on the current status of COVID-19... “coronavirus."
Coronavirus Updates
As a public service to the education community, Sweet Stevens will cross-post all messages related to coronavirus from its Pool Counsel subscriber service to the news section of its website, so that all those interested have access to the information.
Special Ed Connection Article on IEP Time Limits Features Christina Stephanos Interview
Christina Stephanos was featured as an expert in a Special Ed Connection article on IEP time limits.