Back-to-School (sort of)
Back-To-School is looking a lot different this year, and while I know a lot of you are happy to see your children experiencing some sort...
Updates on the Hearing System
As you likely know, possibly from experience, the DOE often takes an excessive amount of time to resolve IDEA claims. It has become even...
New Settlement Process Procedures
As you may know, to receive the settlement authority in a special education case, the Department must submit a “Comptroller Memo” to the...
Coronavirus Update - No Waiver of IDEA Rights
Great news! Last week, we learned that the U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, will not seek changes to protections afforded by the...
Coronavirus Update
We understand this is a very challenging time. We will do everything possible to alleviate the additional stress that you may be having...
Coronavirus Update
We understand this is a very challenging time. We will do everything possible to alleviate the additional stress that you may be having...
Coronavirus Update
We understand this is a very challenging time. We will do everything possible to alleviate the additional stress that you may be having...
Coronavirus FAQs
At Ratcliff Law, we are closely monitoring the evolving situation surrounding the Coronavirus. During this time, our clients and their...
Where Did All The Hearing Officers Go?
We know the impartial hearing process can be extremely stressful for parents. At Ratcliff Law, it is our goal to make the process as...
Is the District Responsible for the Cost of Your Child's Private Evaluation?
Here at Ratcliff Law, we get it: the costs of caring for and educating a special needs child are adding up, and even if you don't think...
