Coronavirus and Schools: Gifted and 504 Obligations During the Statewide Closure of Schools
The firm reviews gifted and 504 obligations during the coronavirus school closures.
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Coronavirus and Schools:Letters to Parents Concerning Special Education During the COVID-19 Closures
A district asks for clarification on the procedure for notifying parents of its continuity of education plans during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Synchronous/Asynchronous Virtual Instruction - FERPA/Copyright Implications
Does the use of online learning hubs such as Zoom during the coronavirus closure have FERPA or copyright implications?
Coronavirus and Schools: More on the NOREP v. The Letter-and a Model Letter to Boot!
The firm shares a sample letter that could be used to inform parents of plans for their children with disabilities while schools are closed due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus and Schools: Progress Monitoring Language
The firm shares an example of language that may be used for third quarter progress monitoring during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: NOREPs, Continuity of Education, and Other Loose Ends
Following questions on recent advice concerning NOREPs and their relationship to the Continuity of Education, the firm offers additional insight.
Coronavirus and Schools: Video Conferencing with Students Q&A
Several questions on videoconferencing with students during the coronavirus closure are answered.
Coronavirus and Schools: Zoom Video Conferencing Q&A
Additional questions on videoconferencing with students during the coronavirus closure - specifically using Zoom - are answered.
Coronavirus and Schools: NOREP Language for Interim Services During the COVID19 Pandemic (Follow Up)
The firm answers questions regarding suggested language on NOREPs issued during the coronivus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Do Virtual Connections During COVID Closure Breach Confidentiality?
An intermediate unit queries whether using online platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet to deliver virtual instruction to students with disabilities during the coronavirus closure is a breach of confidentiality.