Areas of Practice

Training and Professional Development

 

Education Resolutions has extensive training and public speaking experience and has worked with diverse audiences of differing ages, cultures, and ability levels. Each training is custom made to fit your compliance requirements or professional development needs. Training can be conducted in-person or remotely in small or large group settings.

Professional Presentations have included the following:

  • Requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  • IDEA Legal Lessons Learned- State Law Updates

  • Special Education Legal Lessons Learned and Recent Case Law Updates

  • IDEA Dispute Resolution Practices, Data, and Requirements

  • Section 504 and Students with Food Allergies and Chemical Sensitivities

  • Students with Disabilities and Sex Harassment and Assault: Intersection of Title IX and IDEA

  • Restraint and Seclusion Requirements under State Law

  • IDEA Mediator and Investigator Training

  • Tax Laws for Higher Education

  • Employment Law in Higher Education

  • International Employee and Student Requirements for Higher Education

Investigation Services and Risk Assessment

 

Investigation services are provided for special education and disability matters (under the IDEA, Title II, and Section 504); sex harassment and discrimination; racial harassment and discrimination; hostile environment concerns; transportation issues; and general employee or employment matters. Records can be provided electronically or in-person and all documents are in compliance with privacy laws and organized efficiently for your ease of use.

Mediation

 

Education Resolutions offers special education mediation under the IDEA and Section 504. We can work with high conflict individuals and entities to ensure that all agreements are tailored for institutional compliance and student success.

IDEA mediation training is also available for state and local educational agencies to help assist your team with high conflict matters, resource scarcity, and special education legal requirements.

Hearing Officer Services and Arbitration

 

Education Resolutions can provide hearing officer or arbitration services to some states, either remotely or in-person, depending on your state laws and needs. Hearing Officer services for IDEA, Section 504, Title IX, and Student Discipline matters are available in some states, and will result in high quality, neutral final orders with an organized record, and compliance with your state or local hearing laws. Contact us to learn more.

IEP Meeting Facilitation

 

Education Resolutions will guide your team through complex and contentious IEP meetings to efficiently utilize participants’ time and ensure that all compliance requirements are met while simultaneously minimizing litigation risk.

Parent Consultation and Advocacy Training

 

Parent training on Special Education Law, training on other state and federal education laws, IEP or 504 Plan review, and customized advocacy portfolios are available to help you confidently and expertly navigate educational law challenges and situations.