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...
Tips For Selecting a Private Evaluator
Are you worried you will spend thousands of dollars on a private evaluation and it will all be for naught? Do you feel lost in terms of...
What to Say (and Not to Say) at Your IEP Meeting
Do you want to be able to walk into your IEP meeting composed, confident, and feeling assured by the knowledge that you know what you...
Who's Who at the IEP Meeting?
Here at Ratcliff Law, it is Week 2 of our blog series on helping to make your IEP meeting as painless as possible. Part of reaching that...
IEP Meeting Season is Here
Perhaps one of the most nerve wrecking experiences for a special needs parent is receiving an envelope in the mail from their school...
Agreeing to Disagree...With the School District
It is bound to happen at some point. Whether your child is in public or private school; whether it relates to their IEP, evaluation, or...
IEPs vs. IESPs: One letter can make a huge difference
Any special needs parent in NYC will know that acronyms run rampant in this area of the law - IEP, IDEA, CSE, CPSE, RSA, OHI, CTT, ICT,...