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Resources & Guides
February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation: "That’s Not How It Happened" by Craig Thomas
Both funny and deeply thoughtful, That’s Not How It Happened examines how families, disability, and truth are shaped by the stories told about them. A book that has resonated strongly within our firm.
May 31, 2020
A Residential Summer Program for Older Teens and Young Adults at Ramapo
For our clients for whom 2019-20 was their son or daughter’s graduating year, the closures in March were a particularly abrupt end to the school year—with an...
Special Education Law
March 2, 2020
SkyerLaw now offers Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship Legal Services
Many of the families we work with face unique challenges as they plan for the future. It is often said that aging out of special education services is like...
Legislation & Policy
February 7, 2020
The “Calendar Year Rule” for Kindergarten Needs to Go
On February 4, the popular online newspaper Chalkbeat published an excellent article entitled: Your child’s birth month matters: NYC students...
IEP & CSE Meetings
June 25, 2018
Touring School Placement Offers
You’ve had your IEP meeting, and now you are waiting patiently for your placement offer from the Department of Education.
Resources & Guides
January 29, 2018
NYU’s First ASD Nest Conference Showcases its Success and Future Promise
Last week, the ASD Nest Support Project of NYU Steinhardt held its first Conference for Autism and Inclusive Education (#NestCon).
IEP & CSE Meetings
August 2, 2017
NYS’ Rapidly Evolving High School Graduation Requirements for Special Education Students
New York State’s high school graduation requirements for public school students are rapidly evolving. If you are considering enrolling your child in a public...
IEP & CSE Meetings
July 25, 2017
Independent Living in White Plains: The POINT program
Every month our staff hears presentations from outside organizations so that we can keep up with the ever-changing world of special needs service provision and...
Resources & Guides
March 31, 2017
Pilot Program for New Independent Living Community (BASE) to Launch in 2018
Planning for “our kids” doesn’t stop after high school.
IEP & CSE Meetings
March 20, 2017
Getting Ready for Your Annual IEP Meeting
Prepare your documents in advance for your annual upcoming IEP meeting.
Special Education Law
March 15, 2017
SkyerLaw Attends Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates National Conference
Diana Gersten and Greg Cangiano attend the 19th annual conference of the Council of Parent...
Special Education Law
February 22, 2017
Why Parents Should Join the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Lately, whenever we blog about an important legal or policy development, we receive emails from clients wanting to know: What can I do?
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