School Discipline & Manifestation Determination

Behavior Is Communication: Why Punishment Isn’t the Answer

December 18, 2025 No Comments

Behavior Is Communication: Why Punishment Isn’t the Answer By: Frances Shefter, Esq. The words “consequence” and “punishment” are often used interchangeably. However, they are very different. Understanding

📘 Part 3: Delays and Bureaucracy in Special Education Disputes

September 25, 2025 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When parents disagree with a school about their child’s special education services, there are legal processes

Making Celebrations Sensory-Friendly and Stress-Free: Amy Faby of Poppin’ Party Services

September 10, 2025 No Comments

If you’ve ever skipped balloons because your child hates loud pops (hi, neurodivergent kiddos 👋), this episode is for you.

Rising Special Education Complaints: A 4-Part Series

September 4, 2025 No Comments

Across the United States, families are filing more complaints against school districts over special education services. From missed therapies to

Don’t Punish the Disability: The Importance of a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)

June 12, 2025 No Comments

By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Imagine a student with a disability gets suspended several times for being disruptive in class

How New School Discipline Guidance Could Affect Students with Disabilities

May 1, 2025 No Comments

By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at bringing back what he says is “common sense” to school

EP 61 | Insights from Educational Leader and Author, Dr. Tania Farran

July 19, 2024 No Comments

Introduction to Stress-Free IEP® Welcome to the Stress-Free IEP® podcast, hosted by Frances Shefter, CEO and attorney of Shefter Law.

EP 10 | Stress Free IEP™ with Frances Shefter and Kamakshi Sankar Boyle

November 14, 2022 No Comments

In this episode of Stress-Free IEPTM, Frances Shefter speaks with Kamakshi “Kami” Sankar Boyle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified