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Education - Special Education
Practice Section
Rosenstein,
Fist & Ringold represents public school districts,
private schools, career technology centers, a college and other education‑related
entities in the State of Oklahoma in the complex
area of special education. These attorneys are able to provide assistance
with all aspects of special education law, including but not limited to:
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Advising schools in
all aspects of special education, under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the
Americans with Disabilities Act and state policies and procedures;
- Developing policies
governing school responsibilities for children with disabilities;
- Training personnel to
understand and implement their legal responsibilities and design
appropriate programs and services for children with disabilities;
- Reviewing confidential
folders and other student education records to help schools identify
areas of strength and deficiency and staff training needs;
- Participating in
multidisciplinary, Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Section
504 Accommodation Plan team meetings;
- Assisting schools with
the development of appropriate documentation;
- Representing schools
who are the subject of complaints filed with the State Department of
Education and the Office for Civil Rights;
- Advocating for schools
on a state and national level to address legislative issues;
- Addressing deficient
performance by special educators, including the preparation of plans for
improvement and admonishments, and representing schools in termination
proceedings; and
- Representing special education cooperatives and interlocals.
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