Tag Archives: IEP

“Divide And Conquer” And Your Teenager with Disabilities

Published on May 4, 2009 by Jennifer Laviano

Ah, teenagers.  They do keep us on our toes, don’t they?  Having represented scores of teenagers with disabilities over the years, I can tell you that designing an appropriate IEP for a teenager can be a challenge.  Regardless of what special education eligibility category your child falls into under the IDEA, adolescence can thwart the [...]

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Don’t Expect the “Matlock” Confession

Published on April 16, 2009 by Jennifer Laviano

So often I will be discussing strategy with a family as we prepare for an upcoming IEP meeting, Mediation or Due Process Hearing for their child. I will be going through what the Parent can expect, asking them what I am likely to hear from certain staff members, and generally, well, preparing. For each of [...]

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