COVID-19 Home-School Poses Challenges for Parents of Special-Education Students

New12 Connecticut of Fairfield County interviewed Attorney Jeffrey Forte of Forte Law Group on the impact the COVID-19 crisis is having for parents of children with disabilities regarding special education. Parents of special-education students say home-schooling their children during the COVID-19 crisis has been a challenge. Experts and parents say one key problem with teaching kids with special needs who are stuck home during this pandemic is that it can Continue Reading

Attorney Forte interviewed by Fox61 news, Some CT Students with Disabilities May Fall Behind in Remote Learning

Some CT students with disabilities may fall behind in remote learning Advocates for students with disabilities are thinking ahead on what to do when school is back in session. Schools have been learning remotely for nearly a month. But, not all children are receiving the same access to education. While schools are closed, parents and children don’t have access to the same resources that they usually have. Forte is telling Continue Reading

Searching for the Right Connecticut Special Education Attorney in Fairfield County or Beyond?

Do you need to hire a special education lawyer in Connecticut for your child, but you don’t know where to start? Join me as we briefly discuss and learn the importance of hiring the right Connecticut special education attorney for you and your child with a disability. Whether you live in Fairfield County, Middlesex County, Hartford County or elsewhere in Connecticut, hiring the right special education lawyer is a critical Continue Reading

Ensuring Our Children with Disabilities Are Receiving a FAPE

By Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. | Forte Law Group LLC A Special Education Attorney & Certified Child Advocacy Law Practice As we all come to grips with the new temporary norms across our country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we understand and fully appreciate the impact this outbreak is having on special education and related services to our students with disabilities and their families. It is Continue Reading