Special Education
Individuals with Disabilites Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a United States federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities. It addresses the educational needs of children with disabilities from birth to age 21.
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Special Education Compliance Within Rochester City School District
August 13, 2009
The quest to comply with both state and federal special education standards has been an ongoing challenge for the Rochester City School District. Read More
Significant Cases
Special Education Victory in Greece, NY
February 1, 2008
The Greece Central School District, a suburban district outside of Rochester, NY, is the eighth largest district in the state, with enrollment of approximately 13,000 students, of whom 1,300 are classified as students with disabilities pursuant to federal law. Read More
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Special Ed Litigation: Achieving Systemic Change within School Districts
September 24, 2008
From Greece, NY to New York City, public interest attorneys have challenged school districts' systemic failures to provide appropriate educational support to students with disabilities. In this session, attorneys and advocates will learn about the most recent cases, as well as "cutting-edge strategies" for litigating systems-change lawsuits that aim to compel school districts to improve services for large numbers of students. Read More
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