7/16/2013· Education & Schools
The Educator as a Consulting and Testifying Expert
The educator as a consulting and testifying expert has become one of the most important tools that an lawyer can use in the dispute resolution process involving schools. When the consultant becomes an expert witness the relationship changes. This article explains how the expert educator assesses merits of a case, and provides consultation to lawyers who are working on education and school related cases.
2/19/2013· Education & Schools
Creating and Maintaining Effective Schools for All Children
The first wave of inclusion has crashed upon the shores of our schools. Now, educators and parents are looking toward the horizon awaiting the next wave to see what it brings.
12/13/2012· Education & Schools
After A Due Process Hearing, Then What?
Now that the administrative law judge ordered Heather into the regular fourth-grade classroom, none of the teachers want to have her, Maybe we shouldn't have filed for a due process hearing against the school. I think it backfired on us.
9/7/2012· Education & Schools
Accountability and Special Education: Planning for Results
Schools seem to have little control over the financial and human resources that are dedicated to special education. How can accountability be achieved?
5/14/2012· Social Issues
Cyberbullying is one of the fastest-growing problems facing families and the people responsible for protecting our children: school administrators, lawmakers and law enforcement officials. Cyberbullying is such a new frontier, the laws that define and police it are, in many places, weak to nonexistent. Its "sudden" pervasiveness and severity is now shocking people into action as evidenced by the rash of suicides making national news and the resulting public outcry.
10/7/2011· Education & Schools
What Can You Do to Recognize the Signs That Could Result in Your Students Being Hurt? The Red Flag
People who are passionate about school safety have a vision--a vision we share with concerned parents, educators, and especially with the kids we're obliged to protect.
8/12/2011· Education & Schools
Five Tips for Parents When Your Child Is Being Bullied
All 15-year-old Phoebe Prince wanted was to be liked. But after moving from Ireland to Massachusetts, it wasn't long before Phoebe endured bullying from the "mean girls" at school.
6/14/2011· Education & Schools
Understanding Liability In School Cases
It is commonly accepted that school liability has increased over the past several years, especially in the area of tort liability.
by Prudence Gourguechon, MD
by Russell E. Darnell, PhD
by Rona M. Fields, PhD
