Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch PLLC

Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch PLLC is a law firm specializing in education law, with a focus on issues affecting students with disabilities. Their blog provides detailed information on legal topics such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), disciplinary procedures for students with disabilities, manifestation determination reviews, and the distinctions between 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The firm addresses legal challenges like premature graduation of students with disabilities and changes in educational placement due to disciplinary actions. Their content is aimed at parents, educators, and legal professionals seeking guidance on special education law and students' rights within the educational system.

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Predetermination is a procedural violation that deprives a student of a FAPE in those instances in which the school has made decisions placement without parental involvement.  Under the IDEA, parents of a child with a disability must be afforded an

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From an article that appeared in a local paper a while back:
Hope Kirsch, a special education attorney with the law firm of Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch, PLLC, represents students with disabilities and their families throughout Arizona in school-related matters, including

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According to the education attorneys at Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch, accommodations are provisions that your child needs in order to access and demonstrate his or her learning.  It is important to understand that accommodations do not substantially change the instructional level of the…