by ACDL | Jul 22, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
Special Education for Students in Correctional Facilities: Who Is Responsible? By Amanda Glass*, Equal Justice Works Legal Fellow This is the final blog post in our three-part series on special education for youth in correctional facilities. In our first post, we...
by ACDL | Jun 14, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
By Amanda Glass, Equal Justice Works Legal Fellow * Although the federal laws and regulations governing special education encourage parents and public education agencies to work collaboratively in the best interests of children, disputes sometimes arise. The...
by ACDL | May 30, 2019 | ACDL News, ADA, Education
The month of May is a time of celebration for many high school graduates and their families. However, some students with disabilities face struggles related to graduation. Recently, the Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) submitted written position statements...
by ACDL | May 10, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
Part 1 of a 3-Part Blog By Amanda Glass, Equal Justice Works Legal Fellow* In 2016, of the approximately 120,000 students receiving special education services in Arizona, 240 were receiving services in correctional facilities, such as detention centers, jails,...
by ACDL | Apr 18, 2019 | ADA, Education
It is never too soon to check in with your school district about proposed graduation plans for your son or daughter, if they are in special education and at least 16 years old. Some parents report that public school districts and charter schools act to graduate...
