Basics & Overview of the IDEA. By Jeff Forte, Esq. If you suspect your child may have a disability, then it is critical that you to become familiar with the special education acronym and legal term “IDEA.” IDEA stands for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It serves as the governing legal authority for all special-education and related services that a child with a disability receives throughout a child’s academic Continue Reading
On October 22, 2019, Attorney Jeffrey Forte was interviewed by the CT Examiner news reporter Julia Werth on mediation and non-disclosure agreements regarding Connecticut special education litigation. Below is the link to the news article. Continue Reading
The September 2019 issue of Fairfield County Parent Magazine featured a leading article authored by special education attorney Jeffrey Forte entitled, “School Refusal Requires Immediate Action.” The article includes practical tips on how to address a child’s anxiety and school refuse within the IEP. >> The September 2019 issue of Fairfield County Parent Magazine Continue Reading
The September 2019 issue of Connecticut Parent Magazine publishes a special education article authored by Jeffrey Forte entitled, “School Refusal Requires Immediate Action.” The article includes practical tips on how to address a child’s anxiety and school refusal within the IEP. >> The September 2019 issue of Connecticut Parent Magazine Continue Reading
Lawsuit pending after teacher posts video showing Norwalk child misbehaving in class. Parents found out through friends that one of their son’s teachers had posted to social media a video of him “acting up” in class. Now, the couple is planning to sue that teacher, the town of Norwalk, and the town’s school board. The attorney for the parents of an 8-year-old boy whose teacher allegedly posted his misbehavior in Continue Reading
