Education Law
Special Education Eligibility
Are you curious about what your child’s school should be doing to help your child succeed? Has your child’s school been evasive or resistant to your questions about special services? Has their school outright denied them for special education services?
We can advise you on what your child is entitled to and how to get it. More importantly, our team has over ten years of experience representing families against school districts to gain eligibility status.
Our education law practice provides comprehensive support for families navigating the complex process of determining special education eligibility. We guide you through each step, from requesting an initial evaluation to reviewing assessment results and determining appropriate services.
IEP and 504 Plan Meetings:
We provide zealous representation and advocacy during Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings. Our attorneys work closely with you to understand your child’s unique needs and educational goals, then advocate forcefully for appropriate accommodations, services, and supports. We ensure that IEPs are tailored to address all areas of need, include measurable annual goals, and provide for necessary related services.
For 504 Plans, we fight for reasonable accommodations that level the playing field for students with disabilities. Our team helps you navigate these often-complex meetings, ensuring your voice is heard and your child’s rights are protected. We aim to secure the supports and services your child needs to make meaningful educational progress.
Due Process Hearings
When school districts fail to abide by the law, parents can file suit in a Due Process action.
Our team has over ten years of experience litigating special education cases on behalf of families.
When disputes arise with school districts over the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE), our education law team provides skilled representation in due process hearings. We guide you through each stage of the hearing process. Our goal is to secure the educational services and support your child needs to thrive, whether through negotiation during the resolution period or through forceful advocacy at the hearing itself.
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs)
Our education law practice provides crucial support during Manifestation Determination Reviews, which are required when a school seeks to remove a student with a disability for disciplinary reasons.
When your special education student has significant behavioral issues and the school wants to “change their placement” by either (1) recommending them for expulsion or (2) suspending them for a total of 10 days in a school year, the school has to hold an MDR.
Our experienced team can represent you at that MDR to help ensure your student stays in school and gets additional supports.
Expulsion Hearings
South Carolina expels more students per capita than almost every other state. Our law gives schools broad discretion to expel students.
Our team, however, has been fighting to keep kids in school for over ten years. We can try and work out an agreement with the school and, if no agreement can be reached, defend your child’s right to a public education at their hearing.
Facing an expulsion hearing can be a daunting experience for students and families.
Our education law team provides robust representation during these critical proceedings. We thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to the proposed expulsion, often uncovering mitigating factors or procedural violations that can work in your child’s favor. Our ultimate goal is to protect your child’s right to education and future opportunities.
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