To All Families and the Professionals that work with families:
Right now is an important time of year for PLANNING for the 2016-2017 School Year. Even though we are still working on wrapping up 2015-2016 school year issues, NOW is the time to plan for success for the 2016-2017 school year.
My advice to parents is:
1. If you haven’t already done so, it is time to schedule an evaluation with a psychologist/neuropsychologist for updated psychological testing (and testing in specific areas of suspected disability, for example, a speech and language evaluation or an assistive technology evaluation). Please discuss with me whether or not it is advisable to seek school district funding for these evaluations.
2. If your child is not yet in a private school, and you are considering a private school, visit and apply NOW (some schools deadlines may have already concluded).
3. Schedule a meeting with me to discuss BEST next steps for the 2016-2017 school year. I can help you plan for success for the 2016-2017 school year.
To schedule an appointment, please contact me at tracey@spencerwalshlaw.com or call 917-566-2677. I look forward to hearing from you!
Tracey knows how to help families with special needs. She has deep experience with the Disabilities law and was able to assist us in achieving a good outcome for our family.”
Tracey is, without a doubt, one of the best litigators out there. She is an extraordinarily passionate and dedicated advocate who has the right mix of compassion, intelligence, commitment and fierce determination. I know her as a fellow colleague but if I ever needed an education attorney, she would be my first choice.
I am happy to say that my son has just completed his first year of kindergarten at Rebecca School. Thanks to Tracey and her team, we received reimbursement of 100% of tuition fees from the NYC Department of Education. My son is so happy at school; he is so much more confident – improvements have been tremendous! It was a marathon, but Tracey’s unwavering support in a very difficult situation and proactive approach got us to where we needed to be. I believe Tracey’s extensive networking in the autism world helped us stay ahead of the game. In my case, Tracey was first to recognize a political issue causing a delay in getting my settlement agreement signed – we quickly addressed this head on and got past it. I’m grateful that Tracey is so observant and involved in the special needs arena, far beyond her office.
Tracey Spencer Walsh is a God-send to children and young adults with special educational needs. She brings both passion and competence to her calling. On the one hand, she is deeply, personally, and emotionally devoted to assuring that these vulnerable individuals are allowed to benefit from the rights, opportunities, and accommodations that the law provides. On the other hand, she has the legal skills and knowledge to prevail against the better-funded school district in-house lawyers and hired-guns. Tracey’s legal and factual research is solid. Her manor before magistrates is poised and eloquent. Apart from the specific cases of which I am aware (including my son), there must by now be hundreds of individuals who owe their educational opportunities to Tracey’s efforts.