Special Education Strategies For the New School Year By Atty. Jeffrey L. Forte We are past the halfway point of summer vacation and parents everywhere are crowding local stores for the annual “Back to School” shopping spree, with cute backpacks and new sneakers high on their agenda. For parents of children with special needs, however, the priorities at the beginning of a new school year may look a bit different. Continue Reading
Attorney Jeffrey Forte featured as guest on radio program – New Haven, CT. Attorney Jeffrey Forte was a featured guest on LoveBabz LoveTalk to discuss the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Watch a full clip of the interview here. Continue Reading
Forte Law Group contributed an article to the March/April 2018 edition of Connecticut Lawyer magazine. View a PDF of the full article here: History of Special Education: Important Landmark Cases Continue Reading
School refusal cases are complex. It often involves a labyrinth of understanding local school policies and rules, state and federal statutes and education regulations. School refusal cases may also lead to truancy issues. Continue Reading
Child Anxiety, Depression, School Refusal and Your Child’s Educational Rights – presentation in Milford, CT. Forte Law Group and Woodhouse Academy are hosting a free workshop for parents of children with anxiety and school refusal challenges on March 20th from 6:30-7:30pm at Woodhouse Academy in Milford. The program will cover: -Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues in youth. -What is School Refusal and What is Truancy. Continue Reading
