Navigating Special Education Law with Frances Shefter, Esq.

About this episode

Frances Shefter discusses special education law and how parents can navigate the system for their children's benefit.

This episode features Frances Shefter, a seasoned special education attorney, discussing the intricacies of special ed law, advocacy, and how parents can effectively navigate the system to secure the best outcomes for their children. Topics include legal rights, the evaluation process, predetermination, and when to seek legal help. keywords special education law, IEP, advocacy, legal rights, education attorney, parent rights, IEP process, independent educational evaluation, legal compliance, special ed advocacy key topics Legal rights of parents in special education The evaluation and IEP process Predetermination and legal compliance When to seek legal help in special education How to effectively advocate for your child's needs titles Unlocking Your Child's Rights: A Guide to Special Ed Law Navigating IEPs and Legal Rights with Frances Shefter Sound Bites "Trust your gut and ask questions." "Know what the issues are and be prepared." "Legal help can often save time and money." Chapters 00:00Introduction to Special Education Law 00:01Frances Shefter's Journey into Special Education Law 05:04Understanding the Role of Parents and Schools 09:28Navigating IEP Meetings and Legal…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Ingrassia

Guest: Frances Shefter

Topics covered

• special education law
• advocacy
• IEP process
• parent rights
• legal compliance

Keywords

• special education law
• IEP
• advocacy
• legal rights
• education attorney
• parent rights
• independent educational evaluation
• special ed advocacy

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