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The Supreme Court Will Decide a Significant Special Education Case

The Supreme Court Will Decide a Significant Special Education Case

December 21, 2022
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Attorney Client Relationship, Education, IDEA, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
⚫️ The Supreme Court Will Decide a Significant Special Education Case.   The justices will decide whether families must exhaust special education…
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The IDEAL School of Manhattan logo

The IDEAL School of Manhattan celebrating Sweet 16!

February 18, 2022
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Attorney Client Relationship, Behavior Analyst, Down Syndrome, Education, IDEA, New York, Pendency reimbursement, Private School Reimbursement, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
⚫️ FYI: Dear IDEAL Friends! After two years, IDEAL is excited to bring back our Annual Gala on Monday, April 25, in…
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Tracey Spencer Walsh recording a podcast

My podcast – “It’s Special”

January 25, 2022
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Attorney Client Relationship, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
⚫️ Last spring, on one of my long walks through nature, the idea of starting a podcast for special needs families and professionals…
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Paperless Law Office and The New Normal

Paperless Law Office and The New Normal

January 19, 2022
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Attorney Client Relationship
⚫️When I was starting Spencer Walsh Law in 2015, I had a vision that a paperless office would be the best and…
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Governor Hochul Announces Historic $240 Million Increase in Investment for Schools Serving Children With Disabilities

Governor Hochul Announces Historic $240 Million Increase in Investment for Schools Serving Children With Disabilities

January 3, 2022
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DOE
⚫️Funding For Preschool And School-Age Special Education Providers Will Increase By 15% Governor Also Signs Major Legislative Package To Provide Resources To…
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Special Education Tuition Hearings Shift to NYC Trials Agency in Push to Tackle Case Backlog

Special Education Tuition Hearings Shift to NYC Trials Agency in Push to Tackle Case Backlog

December 23, 2021
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DOE
⚫️ The de Blasio administration is transferring oversight of a backlogged special education complaint system — where filings typically take months or…
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Detecting Autism with Artificial Intelligence

Detecting Autism with Artificial Intelligence

September 17, 2021
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Comprehensive, Disabilities, Evaluation, Special Education
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence algorithm that was developed by scientists at the University of Geneva has the ability to detect Autism Spectrum…
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act | the IDEA Law

IDEA

August 13, 2021
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Attorney Client Relationship, Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP, IEP meeting, New York, Private School, Private School Reimbursement, Recovering funds, Reimbursement, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh, Winning decision
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the "IDEA", you may be entitled to reimbursement when you enroll your child in a…
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10 day notice for 10 month students

10-Day Notice time for 10-month clients

August 6, 2021
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10 Day Notice, Attorney Client Relationship, Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP, IEP meeting, Impartial Hearing, New York, Private School, Private School Reimbursement, Recovering funds, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh, Winning decision
It is 10-Day Notice time! The 10-Day Notice deadline for 10-month students is quickly approaching. 10-Day Notices inform your school district of your…
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NYC DOE & Reimbursement

July 30, 2021
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Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, Favorable decision, Federal Court, IDEA, Impartial Hearing, Litigation, New York, Partnership, Private School, Private School Reimbursement, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh, Winning decision
Have you been waiting weeks or even months for reimbursement from the New York City Department of Education? You're not alone, and…
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Attorney-client partnership

July 16, 2021
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Attorney Client Relationship, Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, Favorable decision, IDEA, Impartial Hearing, Litigation, New York, Partnership, Private School, Private School Reimbursement, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh, Winning decision
One of the most important aspects of an attorney-client relationship is partnership. Such a partnership entails collaboration between the parents and their…
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What happens when your case is referred for settlement?

July 9, 2021
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Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, Favorable decision, IDEA, Impartial Hearing, Litigation, New York, Private School, Private School Reimbursement, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh, Winning decision
Once your attorney files a Due Process Complaint on your behalf, which initiates an action against your school district, it is then up…
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Spencer Walsh Law won your case

SPENCER WALSH LAW HAS WON YOUR CASE: NOW WHAT?

June 30, 2021
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Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, Favorable decision, IDEA, IEP meeting, Impartial Hearing, Litigation, New York, Private School, Private School Reimbursement, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh, Winning decision
Congratulations! After months of waiting for a resolution, your child’s case has gone to an impartial hearing, and we won! You now…
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Recording your IEP meeting

Recording IEP meetings

June 25, 2021
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Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP, IEP meeting, New York, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
"When it comes to recording your IEP meetings, the laws differ by state about whose consent you need to do so. In…
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Pendency Reimbursement

Pendency Reimbursement

June 17, 2021
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Autism, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, Impartial Hearing, Litigation, New York, Pendency reimbursement, Private School, Private School Reimbursement, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
If your case proceeds to an impartial hearing for private school reimbursement and you win on the merits, and it stays won,…
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10-month students

10-Day Notice time for our 10-month students

June 12, 2021
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Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, New York, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
Did you know that even if your child is a 10-month student, you may be able to get reimbursed for a summer…
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10-Day Notice

10-Day Notice time for our 12-month students

June 3, 2021
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Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, New York, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
Video transcript: "And as you know, 10 business days before the start of the school year, we send our 10-day notices. That's putting…
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Understanding the Fee-Shifting Provision of the IDEA

June 2, 2021
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Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, New York, Reimbursement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, or the IDEA, a court may award reasonable attorneys’ fees to a prevailing party…
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Protecting Your Child’s Special Education Rights!

April 27, 2020
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ABLE Act, Autism, Disabilities, Education, IDEA, New York, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
How Best to Protect Your Children's Special Education Rights in these Uncertain Times. Join Us for Facebook Live Series. Tracey Spencer Walsh…
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1,713 cases, one hearing officer: How NYC’s special ed complaint system has reached a breaking point

December 6, 2019
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Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, New York, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
​"​Fewer officers have been willing to take cases as the number of complaints has skyrocketed. As a result, over half of the…
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What To Know About Special Education Services In New York City As A Parent Of A Child With A Disability

What To Know About Special Education Services In New York City As A Parent Of A Child With A Disability

December 5, 2019
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Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law
Understanding how the education system works is an important part of any parent’s responsibility. As a parent of a child with a…
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How Are Policymakers Pushing To Improve Special Education In New York?

December 2, 2019
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Education, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law
If you are a parent who has a child with a disability, it is probably not surprising to learn that school districts…
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Why Is Inclusion So Important For Special Education Programs?

November 5, 2019
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Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
Special education services continue to be a vital resource for schools across the United States, and more focus has shifted towards improving…
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What Are The Different Types Of Special Education Services?

November 1, 2019
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Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
When figuring out the appropriate program for a child with a disability, there can be a lot of information to cover. As…
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A Look Into The History of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”)

October 28, 2019
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Education, IDEA, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
The significance of educating all children has become even more important to Americans. In order to ensure that every child, including children…
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Resources For Special Education in Elementary Schools

Resources For Special Education in Elementary Schools

October 24, 2019
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Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
Parents who have a child with a disability can understand the feelings of stress and uncertainty when navigating his education. From figuring…
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4 Ways to Identify the Early Signs of Autism

June 5, 2019
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ABLE Act, Autism, Comprehensive, Culture, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, Life, New York, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh, Wisdom, Writing
In the United States, it is estimated that about 1 in every 59 children has autism and it occurs across all racial…
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Important Report on the Problems Obtaining Due Process in Special Ed Cases

May 29, 2019
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ABLE Act, Autism, Comprehensive, Culture, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, Life, New York, Reimbursement, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
An Important Report on the Problems Obtaining Due Process in Special Ed Cases: please click here view/ download the report Complaints filed…
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Schools & Gifted Students with Disabilities

May 23, 2019
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ABLE Act, Autism, Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, Disabilities, DOE, Down Syndrome, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, New York, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
A lesser known challenge facing a fair amount of students and parents is a category of students who are known as “twice…
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Attending Law School

May 16, 2019
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Autism, Comprehensive, Disabilities, DOE, Education, IEP meeting, New York, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh
For many people who are passionate about law, politics, government, civil and human rights and engaging in the intellectual pursuit of helping…
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Join our team

April 29, 2019
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ABLE Act, Comprehensive, DOE, Education, Life, New York, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law
Spencer Walsh Law, PLLC is now interviewing candidates for a position as a Part-Time TRIAL ATTORNEY in Special Education Law. Anticipated start…
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Indications that Your Older Child May Need an IEP

April 26, 2019
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Comprehensive, Culture, Education, IEP meeting, Life, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Wisdom
I have previously addressed how to know when your child needs an individualized educational plan (IEP), but focused on addressing how to…
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We still have to fight for inclusion rights

April 18, 2019
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Comprehensive, DOE, Down Syndrome, Education, Life, New York, Special Education
Documentary Filmed On Down Syndrome Teen's Battle For Inclusion WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — A documentary will be filming in Westhampton Beach Wednesday…
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Importance of an Appropriate Education

April 16, 2019
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Comprehensive, Disabilities, DOE, Education, IEP meeting, Life, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Writing
For any student, regardless of their age, struggling in school takes a toll. It can take a while before a parent recognizes…
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Settlements and Reimbursement in NYC Where’s the Money?

April 13, 2019
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Comprehensive, DOE, New York, Reimbursement, Settlement, Special Education
The Spencer Walsh Law team is devoting more time than ever before to ensure that each client receives the anticipated funding from…
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How to Identify When Your Child Needs an IEP

March 23, 2019
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ABLE Act, Autism, Behavior Analyst, Disabilities, DOE, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, Life, Special Education, Thoughts, Wisdom, Writing
All too often, parents see their child struggling in public school, but are unsure how to provide her with the assistance she…
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State of Cases Against NYC Department of Education

March 16, 2019
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ABLE Act, Autism, Behavior Analyst, Culture, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, Life, New York, Special Education, Thoughts, Wisdom, Writing
When it comes to special education law and helping children gain the assistance they need, it can be challenging, regardless of where…
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The Importance of Promptly Getting a Child Help

March 4, 2019
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Autism, Behavior Analyst, Disabilities, DOE, Evaluation, IDEA, IEP meeting, Life, Special Education, Thoughts, Wisdom, Writing
Every child exhibits negative behaviors from time to time. But when does a child’s behavior give rise to genuine concern? When it…
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Generosity 5k

May 24, 2017
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Autism, Comprehensive, Special Education
Team Spencer Walsh Law runs at the Generosity 5k for Brooklyn Autism Center.  Thank you to our supporters for helping our team meet…
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School District FAILED

February 24, 2017
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Autism, Comprehensive, Evaluation, IEP meeting, Special Education
The Second Circuit Concludes that the School District FAILED when it did not consider a 1:1 ABA Program for a Student. The…
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The Second Circuit Concludes

February 8, 2017
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Autism, Comprehensive, DOE, Evaluation, IEP meeting, Special Education
 The Second Circuit Concludes that the School District FAILED when it did not consider a 1:1 ABA Program for a Student The…
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Money Magazine Interviews Tracey Spencer Walsh

February 7, 2017
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Comprehensive, IDEA, Special Education
The High Cost of Coping  by Elizabeth O’Brien and Taylor Tepper With our new presidential administration, we do not know yet what…
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IEP Meeting Season is Upon Us

January 26, 2017
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Comprehensive, IEP meeting, Special Education
IEP meeting season is now here and we are ready to advise you concerning your 2017-2018 case.   Here are important tips…
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More Big Wins for Parents in NYC

October 26, 2016
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Autism, Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, DOE, Evaluation, Special Education
Winning isn’t everything - it’s the only thing. ~Vince Lombardi (maybe) When it comes to representing a child with a disability, winning…
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COMPTROLLER STRINGER RELEASES NEW YORK CITY CLAIMS REPORT FOR FY 2015

June 19, 2016
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Comprehensive, DOE, Special Education
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Sumberg, (212) 669-3535, esumberg@comptroller.nyc.gov Special Education Claims: The City is required by law to provide every child with…
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Parents as POWs?

May 29, 2016
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Comprehensive, Disabilities, Reimbursement, Special Education
NYC Settlements Update Speculation is swirling. Is a political war between Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Scott Stringer the reason why the…
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Big Win in NYC

May 22, 2016
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Autism, Comprehensive, DOE, Special Education
Big Win In NYC for Student with Autism - Funding for Private Therapeutic Program and 460 Hours of 1:1 ABA. This week,…
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PARENT SUMMIT ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

April 2, 2016
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Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, DOE, Evaluation, IEP meeting, Special Education
PARENT SUMMIT ON SPECIAL EDUCATION Saturday, APRIL 2, 2016 - 9:30AM-2:30PM Bronx High School of Law & Government 244 East 163rd Street,…
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Thousands of NYC Students Deprived of Special Education Services

March 6, 2016
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Comprehensive, Evaluation, Special Education
The New York Times reports that as many as 40% of students who require special education services in NYC are not receiving…
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Get Your “Ducks in a Row” Now

January 15, 2016
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Comprehensive, Evaluation, Special Education
To All Families and the Professionals that work with families: Right now is an important time of year for PLANNING for the…
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National Fall Conference 2015

November 19, 2015
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Autism, Comprehensive, Disabilities, Evaluation, Special Education
 I recently attended the Independent Educational Consultants’ Association’s National Fall conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. I gave a presentation about how educational consultants…
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Fall Back Into School by: Tracey Spencer Walsh, Esq

September 20, 2015
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Autism, Comprehensive, Disabilities, DOE, Evaluation, IDEA, Special Education
 The summer is slipping away as we fall back into the groove of another school year. Many of your students are returning…
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The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act

June 29, 2015
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ABLE Act, Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, IDEA, Special Education
The ABLE Act is a positive step in the direction of assisting families in financially planning for their loved one with special…
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Class Action Settlement with NYC DOE – Discipline of Students with Disabilities

May 23, 2015
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Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, DOE, Reimbursement, Special Education
As many of you know, my practice includes the representation of children with disabilities who have been suspended. You would find it…
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Life Journey Through Autism: Transition to Adulthoodsis

May 21, 2015
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Autism, Comprehensive
 This past week, I had the privilege to meet with leaders from the learning disability, therapeutic, and autism schools from around the…
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Pregnancy Linked To Early Autism Diagnosis

May 19, 2015
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Autism, Comprehensive
 The following is an article written by Robert Glatter, MD, that appeared in Forbes this past week. The interrelationships and interaction of…
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Presentation at the Independent Education Consultants Association Conference

May 10, 2015
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Autism, Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, Evaluation, IDEA, Special Education
 This past week I had the privilege of giving a presentation to educational consultants and leaders in schools for students with learning…
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Seeking Tuition Reimbursement for the 2015-2016 School Year? Proceed With CAUTION!

April 15, 2015
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Autism, Comprehensive, Reimbursement, Special Education
 A recent federal court decision out of the Southern District Court of New York may affect how you proceed when communicating with…
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