By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Across the country, lawsuits are challenging the Trump administration’s K–12 education policies. These legal battles aren’t just political headlines—they could directly affect your child’s education. From funding delays
https://www.youtube.com/live/F23NOZRKEqU A Parent’s Guide to Smooth Transitions with Spectrum Transition Coaching’s Beth Felsen Episode at a glance: In this conversation, host Frances Shefter asks the big question many families face: “What happens after
Listen to the podcast episode here: Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music Frances Shefter on Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education Recently, Frances Shefter had the honor of being a guest on Classroom Narratives: Healing
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. One of the most pressing issues in special education today is disproportionality—the unequal treatment of students based on race, ethnicity, or language background. Data shows that students of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjrMMNZseGI&t By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Know Your Legal Right to Meaningful Participation Under IDEA, parents are equal members of the IEP team. You have the right to ask questions, request clarification, and insist
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When parents disagree with a school about their child’s special education services, there are legal processes available to resolve the conflict. But too often, families find themselves trapped in
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YxwhOgYzG4[/embedyt] Spotting ADHD in Girls Early: A Conversation with Cynthia Hammer On this week’s episode of Stress-Free IEP, host Frances Shefter sat down with Cynthia Hammer, MSW, founder of Find the ADHD
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7TGDbMUpCI[/embedyt] How the Right IEP Transforms a Child’s School Experience A Guest Appearance by Frances Shefter on Inside the Aspergers Studio When it comes to supporting neurodiverse children in school, an Individualized
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. In recent years, parents have become more informed than ever about their children’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). With greater access to resources, advocacy
[embed width="560" height="315"]https://www.youtube.com/live/vsma9CeXbb0[/embed] Keeping the Drama Out of Divorce: A Conversation with Cary Jacobson On this episode of Stress-Free IEP, host Frances Shefter sat down with attorney, mediator, and podcast host Cary Jacobson
