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May 28, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As the school year winds down, many schools are trying to squeeze in final IEP

May 21, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, one of the biggest

May 14, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, I have sat

May 7, 2026 No Comments

When a school reviews an outside evaluation, there is one important question parents should ask: “Are you accepting this evaluation

April 29, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Today I’m doing something a little different and getting personal. Right now, I’m sitting here trying

April 23, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When your child has an IEP, you expect to see progress. That’s the whole point. So,

April 16, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Right now, many schools are holding IEP meetings to decide if students qualify for Extended School

April 9, 2026 No Comments

Parents often ask whether bringing an attorney to an IEP meeting really makes a difference. The answer is yes—and it

April 2, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. There are few phrases that frustrate parents more than this one: “Let’s wait and see.” As both

March 26, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. School refusal is one of the hardest things to navigate as a parent. It’s emotional, confusing, and often