Presenter: Jennifer Modell, Neighborhood Legal Services

The pandemic has created an upheaval in education and has particularly adversely impacted children with special needs. Even if you do not practice in this area, it is important to understand the rights your clients have when advocating on behalf of their children or grandchildren. Parental rights regarding evaluations, the differences between 504 plans and IEPS, and the intersection between special education law and the school to prison pipeline will all be discussed.