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Frequently Asked Questions:
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How do I work with EdLaw New England?
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How can EdLaw attorneys help?
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What areas can you assist with?
Our Areas of Service
- Evaluations – Assist parents in obtaining an evaluation that addresses all of the unique needs of the student. Help identify appropriate school that meets the student’s needs.
- IEP Development – Assist parents in developing appropriate educational program that includes services and supports that address a student’s unique needs; Help identify the student’s Present status and description of needs; Help create goals and specific services.
- Student Placement – Assist in the choice of the proper school to carry out the program. This could be the local school, or a special school or in some cases an intensive residential school.
- Eligibility for Services – EdLaw identifies, reviews and guides parents through the eligibility determination process under the IDEA or Section 504.
- Section 504 – This important civil rights law can provide educational benefits to students in school or in college who may have a disability which is very broadly defined under Section 504.
- Mediation – EdLaw provides thoughtful representation to clients in preparation and during mediation in an effort to resolve disputes.
- Impartial Due Process Hearings – representation in a hearing to obtain necessary services or specialized school or program, or a decision about other educational issues.
- Discrimination – If your child has experienced unlawful discrimination, we may be able to help you do something about it. Here are some areas where discrimination may be a factor:
- Bullying
- Reassignment
- Sexual Harassment
- Gender Discrimination
- National Origin Discrimination
- Racial Harassment
- Racial Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination
- Disability Harassment
- Filing of claims in federal court to address discrimination based on disability, gender, nationality, etc.