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WHAT IS AN INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT? An informal adjustment is a non-judicial process.  It is a diversion program that allows juveniles to avoid court if the juvenile is deemed eligible.  Before a petition is filed against a juvenile, the juvenile probation officer may adjust the alleged charges under certain circumstances and place the juvenile under informal probation supervision […]

Every public agency is required to, under Section 300.106 of the IDEA’s federal regulations, guarantee that extended school year services are available as needed to provide a child with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). A child is entitled to extended school year services when it is deemed necessary to fulfill a FAPE. The child’s

In a nutshell, transition planning helps students with individualized education plans (IEPs) prepare for life after secondary school. Many times this service is overlooked. This can be due to a lack of information sharing between the schools and parents, a lack of school or community resources, and/or a general misunderstanding that a student who is

Choosing a special education lawyer is no different than picking out a doctor or an accountant.  You want to do your homework. Special education law is nuanced and complex.  Practicing special education law requires not only an understanding of state and federal laws and regulations, but also a deep understanding of educational, psychological and psychiatric assessments, as