Special Education

A myriad of complex federal and state laws make the provision of special education services to eligible students one of the most difficult areas of legal compliance for public school districts. To successfully navigate the unique legal demands of special education, school districts must not only be familiar with the law itself, but also take proactive steps to educate all staff on the intricacies of providing appropriate special education programs, or otherwise risk significant liability exposure. We pride ourselves in being one of the preeminent authorities on special education law in Pennsylvania, and assist clients in effectively understanding and complying with the complexities of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its recent Reauthorization, Section 504, and all other federal and state special education laws. In addition to representing and advising school districts in all phases of special education proceedings, including due process hearings and appeals, SSKW also emphasizes and provides in-services on a multitude of special education topics to help school districts recognize and avoid potential legal problems before they occur.