Referral & Consent
A parent, teacher, or doctor can request an IEP evaluation. The DOE must get written parental consent before testing begins.
Students with autism often need ABA therapy, behavioral supports, and tailored accommodations. We ensure these services are written into the IEP and enforced.
Referral & Consent
A parent, teacher, or doctor can request an IEP evaluation. The DOE must get written parental consent before testing begins.
Comprehensive Evaluation
DOE assesses your child in all suspected areas: academic, speech, behavior, and functional. We review results and may recommend an independent evaluation (IEE).
Eligibility
The CSE team decides if your child qualifies under IDEA. To be eligible, the disability must affect educational performance and require special education services.
IEP Meeting
The CSE writes the IEP: goals, related services (OT, PT, Speech), accommodations, and placement in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). We attend meetings to ensure nothing is missed.
An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a legally binding document that outlines the special education services, goals, and supports needed for a student with a disability to succeed in public school. It’s developed by a team of parents, educators, and specialists to ensure a student receives a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IEP is a personalized roadmap, detailing specific academic and functional goals, along with the accommodations and services required to meet them.
A pendency order, also known as “stay-put,” is a legal protection under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that ensures a student with a disability remains in their last agreed-upon educational placement and receives their current services during a dispute with the school district over changes to their Individualized Education Program (IEP). To invoke pendency, parents must typically file for a due process hearing or mediation, which prevents the proposed changes from taking effect until the dispute is resolved.
Parents navigating the IEP process in New York City often have many questions about their rights, their child’s services, and what to do when schools fail to provide proper support. Families of children with autism, in particular, face unique challenges in securing the right evaluations, therapies, and classroom accommodations. By providing clear answers, we help parents understand the law, recognize when their child’s rights are being violated, and take the necessary steps to secure the education their child deserves.
Our team has represented thousands of students in IEP meetings, impartial hearings, and appeals to the State Review Office.
We enjoy helping parents navigate all the complexities involved in working with the Boards of Education, and specialize in obtaining private school tuition, special education services, tutoring, and compensatory education on behalf of clients.
We have significant experience representing our IEP clients. How can we help you?
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legally binding document that outlines the special education services, goals, and accommodations tailored for a child with a disability, such as autism. It ensures that your child receives a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
As a parent, you have the right to:
Under IDEA, NYC schools must complete an evaluation and convene an IEP meeting within 60 school days of receiving parental consent. Delays can occur, and legal support may be needed to enforce this timeline.
A comprehensive IEP should include:
Yes. If public school fails to offer an appropriate education, parents can pursue private school placement and tuition reimbursement via a due process hearing.
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a DOE plan that sets goals, services, and placement for students with disabilities. Parents have the right to challenge inadequate IEPs.
A pendency order keeps your child’s last agreed-upon IEP in place during disputes so services continue without disruption.
Yes. Under Burlington and Carter rulings, parents may recover tuition costs if DOE fails to provide FAPE and the private school placement is appropriate.
Missed services may entitle your child to compensatory education. We file complaints or represent you in impartial hearings to recover lost support.
Submit a written evaluation request to DOE. The school must complete testing with your consent, and the CSE team decides eligibility under IDEA.
If your child isn’t receiving required services (e.g., missed therapy sessions), you’re entitled to compensatory services.
If disagreements arise, NYC parents can:
Initiate a due process hearing, with rights to “stay-put” in the current placement during disputes
While it’s not mandatory, having an experienced NYC IEP attorney ensures that your child’s rights are protected especially when schools delay, deny services, or propose inadequate goals.
Yes. Parents have the right to bring a special education advocate or attorney to their child’s IEP meeting. Having legal representation ensures that the school follows the law, includes all necessary services, and does not cut corners on your child’s plan.
If your child with autism is not making meaningful progress, the school must review and revise the IEP. This could mean adjusting goals, increasing services, or changing the placement. Our attorneys help parents push for stronger supports or file a due process complaint when schools fail to provide an appropriate education.
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