What Can You do to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s IEP Meeting?

There is no denying that IEP meetings can be overwhelming and oftentimes, you go into them unprepared and leave feeling exhausted. However, this does not have to be the case. Below, I will list some tips that will help you get the most out of your child’s IEP meeting and ensure that you are able…

TRUANCY EXPLAINED

As parents of school-age children, we know that children need to attend school on a consistent basis to facilitate learning and thriving.  There is also a legal component to a child’s school attendance of which parents should understand the process, procedure, and rules.  The following will lay out and explain truancy and the rules surrounding…

Teachers, Administrators, and NON-RENEWAL

It’s the time of year when teachers and administrators with expiring contracts begin thinking about the possibility of a dreaded non-renewal. Generally, boards of education (“Boards”) may non-renew eligible contracts for any nondiscriminatory reason, except that the basis for teacher non-renewals must be clear and substantial, and administrator evaluations must, at least, be considered in…

Grade Appeals: 5 Tips for Appealing a Bad Grade

            December can be an exciting time for a college student. Exams are over and you can breathe knowing that you are out of school for a few weeks. But for some students, this time can be particularly stressful for one reason…grades. If you are unhappy with an assignment grade, exam grade, or overall course…

What happens if my child is suspended (or expelled)?!

Appealing a school suspension or expulsion in Ohio: What parents should know about the laws on K-12 school discipline  There are a few certainties in life. Death and taxes, of course. But equally as certain is the fact that our children will make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes are made in school, where the consequences might…

HELP! I need to call a lawyer.

5 Things You Need to Know Before Contacting an Attorney  Understand Your Deadlines & Call as Soon as You Have Them  If you only need to respond with your intent to appeal, do so as soon as possible to start the process. For K12 items, this can generally be done via email to your child’s…