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June 24, 2021  U.S SUPREME COURT HAD DECIDED THAT A STUDENT’S OFF-CAMPUS SPEECH, EVEN IF VULGAR OR OFFENSIVE TO SOME, IS PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT. Commentary by Attorney Lawrence… Read More

A Message from Attorney Lawrence Berliner: Many of my clients are asking me what they should do during the period of time when their child’s school is closed due to… Read More

Parents: How to Navigate Your Student’s Complex Special Education Needs Now for the 2015-2016 School Year and Beyond Take ownership of your child’s education. This is the time to plan… Read More

Why Parents Need a Legal Advocate Side by Side: 5 Questions Every Parent Should Ask at their Next PPT Meeting By: Attorney Lawrence W. Berliner, Law Office of Lawrence W…. Read More

This list is a resource for students, parents, and family members. Please check with the organizations for more information. Dates and information are subject to change. These events are free… Read More

Please check with the programs for more information. Dates and information are subject to change.  Open houses:  Chapel Haven Schleifer Center REACH and ASAT Programs – New Haven, CT (residential… Read More

Please check with each school for more information as dates are subject to change. Special Education Private Schools:  Ben Bronz Academy – West Hartford, CT (Grades 2-12; day school) Thursday, October… Read More

All open houses are virtual unless otherwise noted. Please check with each program for more information as dates are subject to change.  Open Houses: Chapel Haven Schleifer Center REACH and… Read More

All open houses are virtual unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change – please check with the schools for more information about admissions.  By Rachel Berliner, Public Relations and… Read More

FASTER Act Commentary by  Attorney Lawrence Berliner           May 3, 2021  On April 23rd, 2021 President Biden signed the FASTER Act, a federal law that will expand… Read More