Must IEEs at Public Expense be Objective and Impartial?
What are school district obligations under the IDEA when it comes to a parent's written request for an IEE at public expense?
For the convenience of our Technology Pool Counsel subscribers, we have compiled a list of our most-requested policy recommendations. Below you'll find suggested guidelines for everything from record retention to device usage and electronic permissions. If you have a suggestion for something you don't see listed here, contact Technology Pool editors Karl Romberger or Mark Cheramie Walz.
Faust Participating in Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Conference
Partner Andy Faust will participate as a session presenter in the 2017 Conference of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE).
Can School District Employees Be Held Personally Liable When Carrying Out Their Professional Duties?
What is a public school employee to do in order to avoid personal liability?
Warner to Present on Disability Rights in Public Schools
Partner Tom Warner will co-present a continuing legal education seminar entitled “MCLE: The Nuts and Bolts of Disability Rights Laws in Public Schools,” for the Berks County Bar Association.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights Guidance to Districts for Students with ADHD
The Office of Civil Rights has issued an advisory "Dear Colleague" letter along with a Resource Guide for students with ADHD.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Behavioral Support Programming
Behavior support has come a long way, but it is quickly about to get exponentially better thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Sweet Stevens Lawyers are Super
Two attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP remain firmly in place on the newest list of “Super Lawyers” in Pennsylvania.
Board Members, Sunshine Act & Social Media
Does communicating about school district business in a private social media group violate the state Sunshine Act?
Sweet Stevens Attorneys Again Major Draw of PAPSA Conference
Sweet Stevens attorneys again hosted the highlight of the 2017 conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Service Administrators (PAPSA).
Stephanos Interviewed on Disciplinary Protections for 504 Students
Christina Stephanos was interviewed recently for an article for www.specialedconnection.com entitled "Get up to speed on disciplinary protections for 504 students."