A Quick Guide to Independent Educational Evaluations- IEE’s
A Quick Guide to Independent Educational Evaluations- IEE’s Once your child is classified as a special education student, your local...
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Bullying– A Quick Guide on DASA
Quick Facts- The purpose of the Dignity for all Students Act (DASA) is to provide K-12 public school students with...
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NY Exemption for Regents Exams due to Major Life Event
In February 2025, the Board of Regents approved an emergency rule to allow NY students to receive exemptions from...
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NY Plan to Fade out Regents Requirements
The Regents exams were first administered in 1878. In the late 1990s, the Board of Regents made passing five specific...
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Students Experiencing Homelessness- Know Your Rights
Legal Framework- Commissioner's Regulations Part 100, Section 100.2(x): Requirements Relating to McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act TERMS Quick Facts- The educational...
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Classification Process
Classification Process Individual Evaluations- If a student is being evaluated for the first time, the school district must complete the...
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Key Terms & Concepts
Key Terms & Concepts Special Education is defined as specially designed instruction, or special services or programs, and special transportation,...
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Students with Disabilities Can Attend NY Schools Until 22
Download the PDF "Students with Disabilities Can Attend NY Schools Until 22".
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What Rights Does a Homeless Student Have When it Comes to Schooling
Download the PDF "What Rights Does a Homeless Student Have When it Comes to Schooling".
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Veterans Disability Rights – Disability Programs 11.19.2025
The Legal Support Center for Advocates presented on "Veterans' Disability Rights." Supervising Attorney John Batanchiev reviewed the various programs available...
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November 2025 – Edward Reale, Esq.
Edward Reale, Esq.: After graduating from New York Law School, Ed began his legal career with Westchester Legal Services before...
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October 2025 – Carl T. Grasso, Esq.
Carl T. Grasso is a former member of the firm Herzfeld + Rubin, P.C.. in New York City, specializing in...
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September 2025 – Jean Cooper Rose, Esq.
Jean Cooper Rose, Senior Counsel for Nationwide Insurance on the Commercial Line of Business Team for Trial Division. She joined Nationwide...
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August 2025 – Christine R. Shiebler, Esq.
Christine R. Shiebler, Esq. joined Futterman Lanza, LLP in March 2022, and has been practicing for over 30 years. Christine...
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July 2025 – Elaine Turley, Esq.
Elaine Turley transitioned from private practice in 2023 after closing the Law Office of Elaine Turley, PLLC in 2019. In...
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June 2025 – William Turley, Esq.
William Turley was born and raised in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1980...
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May 2025 – Karen Fackler, Esq.
Karen Fackler graduated from Ithaca College with a B.S. in Telecommunications Management, initially aspiring to be a journalist. She earned her...
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