LRE means that a child with a disability must be educated within the same classroom as typical mainstreamed non-disabled peers to the fullest extent possible in order to ensure that a disabled child is receiving a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Historically speaking, prior to the enactment of the IDEA, children with disabilities were segregated and separated from mainstream typical classroom environments. Continue Reading
Fairfield County Bar Association publishes law articles authored by Attorney Jeffrey Forte
Fairfield County Bar Association uphold the best traditions of the legal profession for Connecticut attorneys. Attorney Forte was selected by the FCBA quarterly news committee to author a scholarly law article on special education for members of the bar association. Continue Reading
Attorney Jeffrey Forte was invited to speak at The Connecticut Bar Association
Attorney Jeffrey Forte was invited to speak at The Connecticut Bar Association to present his program entitled “Divorce and Special Education Law: A Primer for Family Law Attorneys and Divorced Parents of a Child with a Disability.” The program will be held on February 12, 2019 at the CBA’s monthly Family Law Section dinner. Continue Reading
Special Education Child Advocate, Program Series: Ask a Professional in Norwalk, CT.
Special Education Child Advocate, Program Series: Ask a Professional in Norwalk, CT. Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk, CT has invited special education attorney and certified advocate, Jeffrey Forte to hold a parent program on special education laws. The “Ask a Professional” program will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm at Stepping Stones, located at 303 West Avenue in Norwalk, CT. RVSP by Feb. 18 by calling 203-899-0606, Continue Reading
Divorce and Special Education Law: A Primer
Although the U.S. divorce rate is falling, divorce rates run much higher for couples that have a child with special needs. Family law practitioners and their clients need to be aware of... Continue Reading