- Dec 3, 2014
- 1 min
Five Year Anniversary
Five years ago today I started something special - a law firm focused on education law that has allowed me to work closely with families...
- Oct 31, 2014
- 2 min
Roses For Autism
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Roses For Autism (http://www.rosesforautism.com/), a non-profit rose farm in Guilford,...
- May 26, 2014
- 2 min
Infant / Toddler Development Through The Lens of Reggio Emilia
There is a phenomenon we have all experienced when we hear a new word, phrase, or concept for the first time and then start to notice it...
- May 26, 2014
- 2 min
Workforce Bill To Help Students Leaving Special Education
I read this week that the federal government is trying to renew a workforce bill (“Workforce Investment Act”) that would address the...
- May 18, 2014
- 1 min
New Civil Rights Guidance for Charter Schools
I received the following announcement from the Council Of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). The U.S. Department of Education's...
- May 7, 2014
- 3 min
Recap of Universal Preschool In Sweden Event
Monday night's Universal Preschool In Sweden event at Brooklyn College was a standing room only affair, with lots of wallflowers along...
- May 1, 2014
- 1 min
- Mar 30, 2014
- 2 min
"Restoring Hope During Adolescent Crises" Panel Event at the Robert Louis Stevenson School on Thurs
The Robert Louis Stevenson School will be presenting an event on Thursday, April 3 called Restoring Hope During Adolescent Crises. ...
- Mar 21, 2014
- 1 min
Speaking Engagement at the Rebecca School on Thursday, March 27
I have been invited to speak at the Rebecca School on Thursday, March 27 regarding the special education process and the right to funding....
- Mar 12, 2014
- 4 min
COPAA Conference 2014
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the annual Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) conference in Baltimore,...
- Feb 23, 2014
- 4 min
The Center For Discovery
This past Friday I had the pleasure of visiting The Center For Discovery, a New York State-approved private school for children with...
- Jan 16, 2014
- 1 min
- Dec 8, 2013
- 8 min
Reflections On Peru
Over Thanksgiving this year, family members asked about my recent mission to Peru. What did I do there, what did I gain from the trip,...
- Oct 11, 2013
- 3 min
Education Mission # 1: Peru
As a follow-up to my 7/17/13 blog post, I am excited to say that my education mission is on! I will be visiting Peru in November to learn...
- Oct 4, 2013
- 3 min
A.R. v. New York City Department of Education
I saw the documentary Salinger recently so, as I'm writing this blog post, J.D. Salinger is fresh in my mind. There's something about...