John Audi Addresses Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units

John Audi addressed a Human Resources and Business Administrator’s Conference for the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units.

Consent vs. Notice Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

A frequent area of discussion amongst public school special education personnel is the concept of parental consent versus parental notice: each carry a separate distinct legal significance.

David Painter Speaks to School Psychologists

David Painter recently spoke to the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania at their 2014 Fall Conference in State College, PA.

Superintendents Relieved of their Duties to Review Portfolios for Home Schooled Students

Recent legislation significantly changes public schools' obligation and ability to monitor student home education programs.

COPPA and Educational Websites

What is the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and how does it apply to your school entity?

Attorneys Andrew Faust and Thomas Warner Presenters at Exceptional Children Conference

Andrew Faust and Thomas Warner served as faculty members at the 2014 “Exceptional Children Conference,” co-hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Pennsylvania Bar Association Legal Services for Exceptional Children Committee.

LITIGATION CORNER:  3 Things to Remember if You Are Being Deposed

If you are a high level school administrator or school board member, it is very likely that you will eventually be required to give a deposition.

Cheramie Walz to Guide Educators on Data, Internet Privacy for Students

Mark Cheramie Walz is participating in an upcoming webinar on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and use of the internet in schools.

Searching Student Mobile Devices

What implications will the United States Supreme Court's new opinion about the search of mobile phones have in schools?

United States Department of Education Guidance on Amendments to FERPA

A review of the updated guidance from the US Department of Education on interpreting and applying the mandates of the Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) to FERPA and the IDEA.