Coronavirus and Schools: Virtual Baselines
The firm is asked whether a baseline for an IEP can be obtained virtually during the coronavirus closure.
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Coronavirus and Schools: Communications with Parents Concerning Virtual ESY (Follow Up)
A school that already communicated with parents on a possible ESY during the coronavirus closure asks the firm to review its outreach to make sure all necessary information was included.
Coronavirus and Schools: More on Graduation of Students with Disabilities
The firm offers advice for those seeking guidance concerning graduation of students with disabilities, and if these students are entitled to compensatory services once schools re-open after the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Communications with Parents Concerning Virtual ESY
To get an idea of staffing and other issues, a district wishes to send a letter to parents asking if they are interested in ESY after the coronavirus closure. How does the firm suggest they proceed?
Coronavirus and Schools: : Compensatory Services, Part 1 - Some Documents
During the coronavirus closure, questions have arisen concerning compensatory services after schools reopen. The firm provides answers and helpful documents.
Coronavirus and Schools: Virtual Prom Activities
The firm is asked: Are there legal considerations for schools hosting virtual proms during the coronavirus closure?
Coronavirus and Schools: e-Signatures
The firm answers: are there any pitfalls to using electronic signatures on Special Ed, gifted ed, and 504 docs during the coronavirus closure?
Coronavirus and Schools: Parent Rejection of “Continuity of Education” NOREPs
The firm shares how a district might respond when parents don't agree with interim NOREPs offered during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Payments to APSs
The firm answers whether Approved Private Schools can continue to bill districts for related services in addition to tuition during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Concerns with DeVos Recommendations to Congress
A district asks the firm for interpretation of the recent letter from Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to Congress regarding the coronavirus CARES Act.