Children's Attorneys Project Special Education Program
Special Education Program
General Information
Special Education law requires that a parent, relative, or Educational Surrogate Parent have the opportunity to be involved in the education of children with disabilities and be treated as an important part of the special education process. Legal Aid Center staff provides advice, training, advocacy, and legal representation in area of Special Education to those involved in the education of children with disabilities. To learn more about the services we provide, please call us at 386-1070 option 5, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or review the information on this website.
Legal Aid Center staff will be providing periodic trainings on special education law and how to use the law to advocate for children with disabilities. 2013 dates coming soon! Please click on link below for details about each training.
Special Education Laws and Practices
Under special education law, schools and school districts are responsible for:
• Identifying children with suspected disabilities;
• Evaluating children with suspected disabilities to determine if they need special education services;
• Providing supports for children eligible for special education services in the child’s least restrictive environment/educational placement; and
• Providing a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities
Special Education and Your Child Brochure
Click here to view our Special Education brochure.
Special Education brochure in Spanish.
Physical Discipline Against A Child with a Disability
Click here for information on the legality of this behavior.
APPRISE Newsletter
APPRISE: Actions, Policies, Procedures and Regulations in Special Education
APPRISE provides current and important information in special education. If you would like to have APPRISE sent to you via email, please contact us at 386-1070 ext. 116 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and asked to be added to our email list.
