Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides disabled students and their parents with a myriad of rights and accommodations. The administrative and financial responsibilities of public school districts in providing a free appropriate public education to all disabled students are great. To add to this responsibility, requirements continually develop and change as parents and special education advocates challenge what IDEA mandates mean in terms of educating autistic students, providing transition services, and identifying eligible students. From providing counsel and guidance during the development of an individualized education plan to representing school district clients in due process hearings and appeals in federal court, Franczek Radelet special education attorneys have the legal expertise and practical experience to provide counsel in all aspects of special education law. Franczek Radelet special education attorneys have worked on many of the most complex, highly-charged, and emotional cases in Illinois. We bring this valuable experience and insight to every IEP meeting, due process hearing, and appeal, working closely with clients to anticipate issues and resolve problems.
News
- Darcy Kriha featured in article on student allergies published by Special Ed Connection
- Darcy Kriha featured in article on bullying published by Special Ed Connection
- Patti Whitten Makes Presentations on Student Confidentiality, Special Education
Events
- Allergies in School: Current State of the Law
- Franczek Radelet attorneys to speak at 2009 conference of National Council of School Attorneys
- Presentations at Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law
- Bullies and Special Needs Students: Legal Strategies to Help Districts Respond
- Changes in Special Education Law and their Effects on Labor Relations
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Publications & Resources
- Supreme Court Rejects School District’s Arguments in Important Special Education Case
- District Court Upholds Decision: School District Provided Student with Free Appropriate Public Education
- Federal Court of Appeals Holds School District "Not Deliberately Indifferent" to Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment
- The ADA Amendments Act Affects the Definition of "Disability" Under Section 504
- U.S. Department of Education Issues Revised Final IDEA Regulations
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