KGK Special Ed Law Blog

The KGK Special Ed Law Blog, published by Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch PLLC, focuses on legal issues related to special education in Arizona. It covers topics such as the rights and protections of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including disciplinary procedures like Manifestation Determination Reviews and change of placement rules. The blog also addresses challenges like premature graduation of students with disabilities, distinctions between 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and procedural safeguards for parents and students. It provides guidance on navigating special education law, parental involvement, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

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Latest from KGK Special Ed Law Blog - Page 5

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…