How Are My Child’s IEP Goals & Objectives Developed? Parents often times find themselves overwhelmed when reviewing their child’s proposed IEP goals and objectives. It is not an easy task.  In deciding if your child’s proposed IEP goals and objectives are appropriate ask yourself the following questions.  What assessments/evaluations/data were used to guide the development of my child’s goals and objectives?  It is best practice for educators to gather information about your Continue Reading

Swim Angelfish Hosts Special Education Law Program with Attorney Jeffrey Forte – Norwalk, CT. Sponsored by Swim Angelfish, this special education law program is open to parents of children with special needs. Special education lawyer and certified child advocated Jeffrey Forte of Forte Law Group will discuss how parents can empower themselves as their child’s best advocate. This is an introductory program on special education law. The program will be Continue Reading

FAVOR, Inc. Hosts Program with Special Education Lawyer Jeffrey Forte– Litchfield County, CT. Favor, Inc. will be hosting a special education law program on September 28, 2017 from 9:30am-10:30am at the City Hall Auditorium in Torrington, CT. Guest Speakers Larry Venuk, MS, BCBA of Behavioral Consulting and Jeffrey Forte, Esq. of Forte Law Group will present to parents on the rights of children with special needs. Continue Reading

It is the beginning of a new school year and parents everywhere have participated in crowding local stores for the usual “Back to School” shopping spree. For parents with children with special needs the beginning of a new school year looks a bit different. For some parents, the beginning of the school year is already kicking off with an IEP meeting that you have been waiting to schedule all summer. Continue Reading

Is Now the Time to Really Call a Special Education Lawyer? Of course, there is no exact correct answer to that question. As a parent myself, only parents know when and what is best for their own child. However, if your child is not receiving a free appropriate public education at school, chances are a comprehensive consultation with a special education lawyer is immediately warranted. IDEA, FAPE, CHILD FIND and Continue Reading