Class Act: Updates in Education Law

Recent Episodes

Season 4 Episode 1: Coronavirus and Our Schools - Your Top Legal Questions (Student Edition)

Posted March 18, 2020 •

As the COVID-19 pandemic shuts schools across the country, many districts are looking for guidance in uncertain times. What obligations do schools have...

Season 3 Episode 12: Your Top IEE Questions Answered

Posted February 4, 2020 •

You probably know that parents of special education students are entitled to an Independent Educational Evaluation if they disagree with an evaluation...

Season 3 Episode 11: Alphabet Soup for Educators- FBAs, BIPs, and the IDEA!

Posted January 7, 2020 •

What is a functional behavior assessment? When is one required? How is this different from a Behavior Intervention Plan? Lisa and Miriam are joined...

Season 3 Episode 10 : Top IEP Challenges Faced by School Teams

Posted November 28, 2019 •

Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode, Lisa and Miriam are joined by John Moenk, our law clerk, to discuss common difficulties in preparing Individualized...

Season 3 Episode 9: The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round

Posted October 31, 2019 •

As we all know, special education students often have disability-related needs outside of the traditional classroom setting. In the transportation...