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School Law
Advanced Academics and Disability Advising
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Gifted Education
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Acceleration
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Disability Accommodations
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Special Education (IEPs) and 504 Plans
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Advanced Courses
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Twice-Exceptional Access
Our Story
Advocating for a child with disabilities or other learning differences can be incredibly stressful and difficult for families. Federal and Texas laws require K–12 public schools to provide specialized services and accommodations, but securing access can be challenging. Many parents benefit from help in learning about and navigating the processes and laws designed to meet their child’s educational needs, which should enable their child to access a free, appropriate public education.
Our services include a careful review of each situation, comprehensive and empathetic legal advice, and individualized assistance in understanding options. Every district is different, but public schools across Texas must follow the same basic legal requirements. Whether you live in a small district or a large one, and whether you have a simple question or a complex issue, we help families understand what should be offered in your child’s school and how this applies to your child’s unique differences.
We understand the importance of collaboration and preserving family-school connections while protecting your child’s rights. Parents are invited to contact us for a free phone consultation to learn how our services may fit their individual needs.
How Can We Help?
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Identification for gifted programs: process and appeals
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Access to advanced courses
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504 Plans: evaluations and eligibility
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Disability accommodations: decisions and implementation
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Special Education evaluations and IEPs
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Twice-exceptional (2e) access (gifted plus one or more disabilities)
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Delivery of gifted services, including meeting learning level needs
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Furlough or exit from gifted services
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Acceleration (advanced beyond age-level; full grade skip or single subject)
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Understanding and comparing differences between school districts
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Resolving disagreements with schools
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Understanding legal protections and options for seeking resolution
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Program compliance
Group Presentations
Organizations that support families and schools can benefit from understanding legal requirements and services for students with disabilities and learning differences, including advanced learning needs. We have experience sharing this legal framework with parents and educators across Texas, and we tailor presentations to the needs and knowledge levels of each organization.
For Businesses
Families relocating within Texas—along with the companies that employ them—need to know how to identify strong public schools. Once in school, parents of children with differences often require assistance in navigating the system.
If your business would like to make its employee benefits package more competitive, or if you are looking to attract new hires with relocation benefits, our advising offers a valuable resource to young families. We help parents of students with educational differences to understand and navigate school processes and services, saving valuable time and reducing stress for employees. We invite you to contact us for more information about the advantages of offering a group advising plan as part of your employee benefits.
Pro Bono
We are grateful to be able to provide pro bono assistance through Disability Rights Texas. We also accept applications for pro bono advising in advanced academic matters.
Contact us and learn how we can assist you with meeting the needs of your child. We look forward to working with you.
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