A September 9, 2019 Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) letter explained “neither IDEA nor its implementing regulations establish a timeline for providing a copy of the evaluation report or the documentation of determination of... read more
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Recent OSEP Decision Highlights How Important it is For Parents to Request Documents Before IEP Meetings by Alison Morris, Esq.
Posted on April 1, 2020What are the School District’s responsibilities during school closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak? by Alison Morris, Esq.
Posted on March 23, 2020The United States Department of Education (DOE) provided a Questions and Answers document regarding schools’ responsibilities for providing services to students with disabilities: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/qa-covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GwPfjaVavFbbFrVyFUm8mIF37TKSLITeK1g2yNcfKHzOR7vitvS8KWfs While there is no federal law covering this exact scenario (schools... read more
Transition Planning – What Is It, How You Can Prepare, and Red Flags to Be Aware of by Alison Morris
Posted on February 28, 2020A transition plan is part of a student’s individualized education program (IEP), with the goal to prepare the student for life after graduation when they are no longer receiving special education services. The IEP team,... read more
Can Bullying Be A Claim Against a School District?
Posted on January 28, 2020Bullying a student with a disability can the basis for a denial of a free and appropriate education (FAPE) claim under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). However, three factors must be present: 1)... read more
NY Department of Education issues letter to Local Educational Agencies
Posted on August 25, 2016“On August 1, 2016 the New York State Department of Education issued a letter providing direction to the Local Educational Agencies (school districts). In the case of a child whose behavior impedes the child’s learning... read more
Austin Education Office: Killeen District Special Education Audit
Posted on March 11, 2016The Killeen Independent School District (“KISD”) has released a special education audit completed by Gibson Consulting. The audit was discussed at the KISD Board meeting on Monday, March 7, 2016. The Cuddy Law Firm, PLLC... read more
Attorney Adrienne Arkontaky Featured in Pace Law’s February 2016 Alumni Highlight
Posted on March 1, 2016In February 2016, The Cuddy Law Firm’s Vice President and Managing Attorney Adrienne Arkontaky was Pace Law’s Alumni Highlight. Adrienne graduated from Pace Law School in 2003 and now her practice area is a focus... read more
Reflections on Sandy Hook
Posted on December 22, 2014In this season of celebration, we at Cuddy pause to reflect upon the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School two years ago. To read the State of Connecticut’s recently released report,... read more
Important Decision: Least Restrictive Environment Applies to Extended Year Services
Posted on July 24, 2014The Second Circuit decided an important case this spring regarding whether the “Least Restrictive Environment” standard extends to Extended School Year Services (ESY).” In T.M. v. Cornwall Central School District, the district’s Committee on Special... read more
Helping Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Posted on January 5, 2013Hurricane Sandy devastated many areas in New York City including Brooklyn, NY. As part of The Cuddy Law Firm’s ongoing community service efforts, we organized a gift drive for students with disabilities at P.S. 77K.... read more