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
Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects reading, writing, and spelling. While it can make school challenging, it doesn’t reflect a child’s intelligence or potential. With early identification and the right school services—like structured literacy programs, IEPs, and assistive tech—students with dyslexia can succeed. Shefter Law, PA helps parents advocate for the services their children need, especially when schools fall short.
The Power of Data in Your Child’s Educational Story Behind every IEP goal is a story, one built on growth,
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Parenting is hard, and expensive. Your plate is already full running from appointment to appointment,
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. If your child has an IEP in Maryland and is approaching age 14, you may have
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. On March 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Across the country, lawsuits are challenging the Trump administration’s K–12 education policies. These legal battles
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. One of the most pressing issues in special education today is disproportionality—the unequal treatment of
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When parents disagree with a school about their child’s special education services, there are legal processes
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. In recent years, parents have become more informed than ever about their children’s rights under
