Dyslexia Revisited
While I am first and foremost a lawyer, I have a deep interest in reading interventions and other special education matters. Although I was already a attorney when my son […]
Special Needs Considerations in Divorce/Custody Cases
Divorce and or Separating is difficult under any circumstances. When there is a child or children with special needs involved this makes matters more complicated. There is no one-size fits […]
Back To School 2026-2027
School Year Checklist for Your Child with Special Needs Every year it seems that school begins earlier. It is the end of July, and the stores are stocked with school […]
Illinois Special Education Under Strain
What the CPS Cost Surge and ISBE’s AI Warning Mean for Families Two recent developments in Illinois special education tell a connected story. Chicago Public Schools is spending nearly twice […]
504 Plan vs. IEP: What Every Parent Needs to Know
If your child has been identified as needing extra support at school, you’ve likely heard the terms “504 Plan” and “IEP” used — sometimes interchangeably. They’re not the same, and […]