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Upcoming Training: What’s Next? What You Need to Know about Financial, Legal, and Special Education Transitions as your child reaches adulthood

By Christina D. Ghio|2019-04-18T11:33:17-04:00April 18th, 2019|

Upcoming Training: What’s Next? What You Need to Know about Financial, Legal, and Special Education Transitions as your child reaches adulthood.

Upcoming Training: Protecting Children with Disabilities from Sexual Abuse

By Christina D. Ghio|2019-04-12T13:24:14-04:00April 12th, 2019|

I am thrilled to partner with Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Connecticut Family Support Network (CTFSN), and Oak Hill to offer an upcoming training to parents and caregivers on the prevention of sexual abuse. One in 10 children will be sexually abused.

Welcome Emilee Guerrera!

By Christina D. Ghio|2019-01-23T17:42:41-04:00January 9th, 2019|

It is with great pleasure that I announce the addition of Emilee Guerrera to my office. Emilee is an experienced paralegal with a strong educational background. She earned her Certificate in Legal Studies from Naugatuck Valley Community College before transferring to Central Connecticut State University where she is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree.

What is a Manifestation Determination Review?

By Christina D. Ghio|2018-11-13T14:29:44-04:00October 23rd, 2018|

When a child with a disability gets in trouble at school, the law requires that the school take steps not to discriminate against the child based on his or her disability. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) creates a framework and a process for this, known as a manifestation determination review.

Can kids with anxiety and depression receive special education services?

By Christina D. Ghio|2018-11-07T19:02:54-04:00October 10th, 2018|

Yes, they can! Schools often overlook children with mental health needs like anxiety and depression, particularly when those mental health needs that manifest themselves internally. Depression and anxiety are often invisible.

How do I get my child identified to receive special education services?

By Christina D. Ghio|2018-11-07T19:04:32-04:00October 10th, 2018|

If you suspect your child may need special education services, it isn’t always easy to figure out how to get the school to provide special education services. The process can be pretty complex and daunting, especially for parents who are new to it.

Ten Things You Should Know About Section 504 and Expulsion in Connecticut

By Christina D. Ghio|2018-11-07T19:06:00-04:00October 30th, 2017|

If your child has a 504 plan and is facing expulsion, you should know that your child has rights. In a nutshell, the school district cannot expel students for behavior that is caused by or substantially related to their disability.

OSEP Warns CT: Educate ALL Children

By Christina D. Ghio|2019-04-12T11:29:25-04:00January 10th, 2017|

Reacting to the decision in Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc, et al v. Rell, the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) sent out this letter, making it clear that ALL children are entitled to an education.

Fry, Exhaustion, and Service Dogs: Why the Supreme Court’s Decision About a Dry Legal Issue Matters

By Christina D. Ghio|2018-11-07T19:07:11-04:00November 2nd, 2016|

The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case of Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools to decide whether children with disabilities have to “exhaust their administrative remedies” before going to court to enforce their right to use a service animal.

Can my child’s paraprofessional come to the PPT meeting?

By Christina D. Ghio|2018-11-07T19:08:59-04:00April 7th, 2016|

Yes! Parents of children with special education needs often wonder if they can invite the paraprofessional working with their child to the PPT meeting. In Connecticut, parents can not only ask for paraprofessionals to participate in the PPT, they have a right to it! In 2015, the Connecticut legislature amended the law to make it clear that parents the right to have the school paraprofessional assigned to the student attend the PPT meeting

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