By Special Education Attorney & Certified Child Advocate, Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. | Forte Law Group LLC Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, children have unfortunately been contracting the virus. And, with the increase associated with the new COVID delta variant strain, medical experts are referring to what some call “long COVID.” The United States Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services recently issued new guidance for public schools Continue Reading

By Connecticut Special Education Attorney, Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. | Forte Law Group LLC If you live in Connecticut and have a child with a disability, you will want to familiarize yourself with available resources about special education law in order to more fully advocate for your child’s educational needs. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), your child has the guaranteed right to receive a free appropriate public Continue Reading

By Connecticut Special Education Lawyer, Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. | Forte Law Group LLC  One of the most important laws for parents of a child with a disability to know when dealing with their child’s right to receiving special education is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).  United States Congress enacted the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, otherwise known as the IDEA, on November 29, 1975. This groundbreaking federal Continue Reading