Special Education Due Process Hearings: What You Need to Know Before You File

A due process hearing before an Impartial Hearing Officer is one option to address conflicts that may arise between parents and school districts in special education. Because it is a formal, legally binding, and time-consuming process, it is essential to understand when and why a due process hearing is the right option. Participants will gain a practical understanding of due process from a panel that includes an experienced special education Impartial Hearing Officer, student/parent attorney, and a school attorney. Presenters: Jean Lucasey, Impartial Hearing Officer Tara Moffett, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. Julie Keegan, Esq., Disability Rights New York