By: Frances Shefter, Esq. If your child has an IEP in Maryland and is approaching age 14, you may have heard the term “transition planning.” But what does that really mean—and why does
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
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=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
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When a child receives special education services, it’s essential that their educational rights are protected. Sometimes, though, parents and schools don’t agree on what services a child needs or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxLTMkQZc6k Stress-Free IEP Podcast with Frances Shefter & Guest Leila Farshchian, M.A., BCBA The Evolution of ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has long been one of the most widely discussed—and sometimes debated—interventions
