Special Education Law

Navigating the special education departments of local school systems can sometimes be a daunting task. Between IEPs, PPTs, FAPE, IEEs and IDEA provisions, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of acronyms alone.

At Maya Murphy, our team of bright, compassionate Special Education attorneys helps to demystify the process while assisting parents in obtaining, and maintaining, the fullest and most appropriate education available for each individual child. We effectively and efficiently advocate for our special education clients, overseeing the development and implementation of the specially designed instruction set forth in each student’s individualized education program, and pursuing legal remedies if and when the services offered by the public school district do not – for whatever reason – conform to a child’s particular needs.

We represent families and parents of children with special needs, with a view towards insuring that each child receives his or her constitutionally protected right to a free and appropriate public education. We campaign for the services and educational advancement of our special education clients, overseeing the implementation and appropriateness of the specially designed instruction as set forth in each child’s individualized education plan (IEP). Where necessary, we pursue legal remedies when the services offered by the public school district do not – for whatever reason – conform to a child’s particular needs.

Our attorneys are available for consultation on any area of special education or school law, and prepared to render sound advice to the parent who faces the intimidating task of facing a school board and its lawyers.

There are 20 posts in this category

  • Bullying In Schools: Are We Doing Enough to Protect Children?
  • Bullying: Teacher Placed on DCF’s Child Abuse and Neglect Registry After Bullying 12 year-old Boy
  • Connecticut & Federal Statutes – Special Education
  • Connecticut School Districts and Bullying: What can parents do?
  • Development of IEP
  • Growing Awareness Surrounding Bullying of Students with Disabilities in Fairfield County
  • New Connecticut Special Education Law
  • No Child Left Behind – Connecticut
  • Placement in appropriate programs
  • Re-evaluations, revisions to IEP and transition to post-secondary, adult life
  • Special Education Evaluation and Identification
  • Special Education Law – Relevant Terms
  • Special Education Law Update: Supreme Court Decision on Private School Reimbursement
  • Special Education Law: Evaluation and Identification
  • Special Needs Trusts in Connecticut
  • THE IDEA’S “CHILD FIND” PROVISION: JUST HOW HARD DOES A SCHOOL DISTRICT HAVE TO LOOK?
  • U.S. Department of Education Takes a Strong Stance Against Bullying
  • What if the school gets it wrong?
  • What Parents Need to Know About Special Education Law
  • What You Need to Know About Your Child’s Education