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
We understand this is a very challenging time. We will do everything possible to alleviate the additional stress that you may be having...
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...
The Truth About Resolution Meetings
For New York City families, resolution meetings often conjure feelings of confusion, and it's no wonder why. Attorneys often...
