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July 2017

McAndrews Law Offices provides free special education consultations and services to assist families in obtaining specialized academic, behavioral and social programs regardless of the ability to pay. Call today at 610-648-9300 or Contact Us Here!

Recent Testimonials

"Thank you for all of your help! Your firm handled everything in a timely manner. Most importantly, my daughter had a voice and her needs were met because of you. Thank you for helping us feel powerful instead of feeling powerless." -Anonymous

"Thank you to McAndrews Law Offices for listening to me. I really appreciate all of your expertise! From the moment I called, I was listened to. I struggled for many years and I feel like I finally have justice for my son. Thank you for representing us!" -K.R.

"I am so thankful that I found McAndrews Law Offices and that you were there to help. Your firm immediately opened my eyes to the root of my unnecessary fears of what was really going on and the truth of the matter. Thank you so much for being there and for all of your honesty. - J.

Ways to improve your child's IEP throughout the year!

A monthly article series by Jacqueline Lembeck, Esq.

"In talking to parents of children with disabilities, I've realized that answering the question, "where do I begin?" is sometimes the hardest part. Navigating special education can feel like drowning in a sea of acronyms (IEP, RR, PTRE, NOREP, LEA . . .) or climbing an endless mountain of paperwork, or both! For those of you who have a resolution to make 2017 a more organized, successful, and peaceful year, this article series is for you! Month by month, I'll discuss a way to improve your child's IEP and give action items to focus your journey. It will still be a mountain, but I hope these tips will provide some trail markers along the way."

-Jacqueline Lembeck, Esq., McAndrews Law Offices, P.C.

JANUARY: Gather Your Documents	FEBRUARY: How to Read Special Education Documents	MARCH: What to Do if You Need More Information
APRIL: Requesting, Preparing for, and Attending an IEP Meeting	MAY: What Do I Do if I Disagree with an ESY Proposal?	JUNE: Making Use of Apps and Technology at Home

"Common Pitfalls" that parents make when advocating for their child's education

An article series by Caitlin McAndrews, Esq.

Catch up on the first 3 articles in this "Common Pitfalls" series and learn more about ways to avoid making these mistakes when advocating for your child's educational rights. "Pitfalls" that are addressed in this series include consenting to evaluations, withholding information from the school district, and things to keep in mind before making placement changes.

Consenting to Evaluations:

Why your first instinct may not be correct

Withholding Information:

The dangers of holding back

Look Before You Leap:

Considerations before making placement changes for your child with a disability

McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. is proud to serve our Spanish-speaking families!

For over two decades, Tanya Alvarado, Esq. has pursued the rights of adults and children with disabilities. Born in Ecuador and fluent in Spanish, she frequently writes articles on a variety of special education issues. Click here to read her most recent piece Servicios de Enfermería para Estudiantes con Discapacidades en Escuelas Públicas, and find several more Spanish articles.

Stay current and click HERE for all articles by McAndrews Law Offices!

OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S

MISSION STATEMENT

The Special Education Department of McAndrews Law Offices strives to meet or exceed our clients' expectations by effectively and efficiently handling matters through the skilled use of strategic planning and the compassion we would desire for our own children. Our commitment to our clients and the communities involves providing the public with valuable information regarding the rights children with disabilities, sustaining a collaborative and challenging working environment, and pursuing our individual improvement while maintaining a collegial environment with a teamwork-based approach to our clients' matters.

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