College Courses and Transition Planning
Although college courses exceed the scope of state and local curricular standards, the experience can be a bona fide part of an IEP...
Subcontracting
What process must a school or municipal entity follow to subcontract support staff jobs historically performed by employees of a school or municipal entity to a private company?
Understanding Teacher Salaries in Pennsylvania and the Problems of the Salary Schedule
An overview of the current teacher salary schedule model in Pennsylvania.
How Long Does a Student “Stay-Put" While the Parents and District Dispute an IEP?
How should a "stay-put" placement be observed when a due process complaint is in motion?
FERPA vs. HIPAA
What to Do When Faced with a FERPA Request for Educational Records That Includes Nursing Notes
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.
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?
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.
Searching Student Mobile Devices
What implications will the United States Supreme Court's new opinion about the search of mobile phones have in schools?