Oregon Education Law Attorneys

Representing Parents and Children in Public Schools

At Shelley L. Fuller & Associates, Attorneys at Law, our lawyers are committed to improving the educational standards for students in public schools. We assist parents and children in the following:

• Preparing for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
• Defending the educational rights of students with disabilities or special needs
• Defending the constitutional rights of students in public education
• Defending or negotiating with school districts for expelled or suspended students
• Defending students against discrimination and sexual harassment
• Providing information about school law

To talk to one of our education law attorneys, contact us online or call us at 503-626-1808.

The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act - IDEA

The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federally funded law which requires every school district to identify, locate and evaluate children with disabilities. If a child is evaluated and found to have a qualifying disability that is adversely impacting his/her ability to learn, the school district may be required to provide the child with special programs and services to address the child's special needs. These programs may include speech and language therapy and physical therapy.

Services through the IDEA are accomplished through an Individual Education Program (IEP) for the child.

Individualized Education Programs - IEP

The federal government requires that each child receiving special education (or similar services) has an Individualized Education Program, or IEP. The purpose of an IEP is to allow parents, educators and administrators to work together to improve the standard of education for the disabled child.

A typical IEP meeting will involve education administrators, teachers, parents and, in some cases, the child. Many factors are considered when developing the IEP, including report cards, progress reports, teachers' recommendations, parents' recommendations and more.

Preparing for IEP Meetings

IEP meetings are a critical part of the process of determining what services a child will receive from their school district to address the child's educational needs. Parents should be aware of the federal and state laws that mandate special education. They should also be prepared to challenge any decision made that is not in their child's best interest.

Our attorneys have experience working with parents in preparing for IEP meetings. Contact us online or call us at 503-626-1808 to schedule a meeting with one of our lawyers.

Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 applies to employers and organizations which receive federal funding. This includes any school, college or university that receives federal funding for its students or programs. Section 504 protects qualified individuals from discrimination based solely on their handicap.

If you believe that you may be qualified to receive an accommodation pursuant to Section 504 at your learning institution, Contact us online or call us at 503-626-1808 to schedule a meeting with one of our lawyers.