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One accusation should never be allowed to define an entire future. When a student faces suspension, expulsion, academic ...
09/01/2026

One accusation should never be allowed to define an entire future.
When a student faces suspension, expulsion, academic misconduct, Title IX, hazing, or another disciplinary allegation, the consequences can reach far beyond campus. Enrollment, scholarships, academic records, professional opportunities, and reputation may all be affected.
The process matters. Students and families should:
• Carefully review the allegation and applicable school policies
• Preserve emails, messages, notices, and other relevant evidence
• Avoid submitting rushed statements or accepting informal resolutions without understanding the consequences
• Track every response, appeal, and hearing deadline
• Seek guidance as early as possible
If you are facing such a situation, early preparation can help protect the student’s rights and ensure their side of the story is properly presented.
Educational information only; not legal advice. Rights and procedures vary by institution and jurisdiction.

08/31/2026

It’s easy to take an IEP meeting for granted today. But there was a time when some children with disabilities could simply be excluded from public school altogether.
That’s what makes PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania such an important part of special education history.
In 1972, families and advocates challenged Pennsylvania’s exclusion of children with intellectual disabilities from public education. The resulting consent decree recognized their right to a free public education and became an important precursor to the federal protections that followed.
For parents today, this history is worth remembering. The right to walk into a school, ask for an evaluation, participate in an IEP meeting, and advocate for an appropriate education did not simply appear. Families before you fought to establish the principles that helped shape the system we have now.
There is still plenty of work to do. But knowing where these rights came from can make sitting at that IEP table feel a little different.
Save this reel and share it with someone who should know the history behind special education rights.

08/30/2026

The kind of sleep you get when your NIL team reads the fine print so you can focus on the big picture. 😴🏆
For a student-athlete, an NIL deal isn’t necessarily just another contract. It can be part of building a brand, creating income, developing business relationships, and preparing for opportunities that extend beyond college athletics.
That’s why the details matter.
K Altman Law’s NIL team helps student-athletes evaluate and negotiate agreements with an eye toward both the opportunity in front of them and what comes next—from compensation and deliverables to exclusivity, use of name, image and likeness, intellectual property, termination rights, and other contractual obligations.
You’ve already got enough to think about: classes, training, competition, your brand, and whatever comes after the final whistle.
You chase the dream. We help protect the business behind it.
Educational information only; not legal advice.

Accused of online cheating? Before you respond, understand exactly what the school is alleging — and what evidence it ma...
08/29/2026

Accused of online cheating? Before you respond, understand exactly what the school is alleging — and what evidence it may be relying on.
Online academic misconduct cases can involve much more than what happened during the exam itself. Schools may review learning-platform activity, browser or remote-proctoring data, IP or device activity, similarities between submissions, messages, emails, shared files, and other records connected to the allegation.
The possible consequences can also extend beyond one assignment. Depending on the institution and its policies, a finding of academic misconduct may affect grades, disciplinary standing, enrollment status, and a student’s academic record.
If you receive an allegation, a few practical steps can help you respond more carefully:
Save the notice and every attachment. Review the course syllabus, exam instructions, honor code, and academic-integrity policy. Preserve your own notes, submissions, messages, and related records. Do not delete files, post about the case online, or rush into an explanation before you understand the process and any applicable deadlines.
Most importantly, remember that an accusation is not the same as a finding. Students should understand the school’s procedures, what evidence is being considered, and what opportunity they have to respond before a determination is made.
If you are facing such a situation, getting informed early can help you avoid preventable mistakes and prepare a more organized response.

Educational information only. Not legal advice. School policies, procedures, available rights, and possible outcomes vary by institution and individual circumstances.

08/28/2026

One of the hardest parts about advocating for your child is realizing that caring isn't always enough.
Sometimes, you need documentation.
The Supreme Court's decision in Schaffer v. Weast established that, in most due process hearings, the party challenging the IEP carries the burden of proof. In many cases, that means parents need evidence to support why they believe the current plan isn't appropriate.
That's why keeping records matters.
Meeting notes.
Progress reports.
Emails.
Service logs.
Evaluations.
None of these are about preparing for conflict. They're about making sure your concerns are supported by facts if difficult conversations ever arise.
The strongest advocates aren't always the loudest.
They're often the most prepared.

08/26/2026

Us watching a student-athlete spend 10 years building their name… then give away rights to it in a 10-minute contract signing. 😭
An exciting NIL offer can still come with terms that deserve a closer look.
How long can the company use your likeness?
Can you work with competing brands?
Who owns the content you create?
What happens if the relationship ends?
What exactly are you required to deliver?
Those questions matter because an athlete’s value isn’t limited to one deal, one season, or even one sport.
K Altman Law’s NIL team helps student-athletes review and negotiate NIL agreements, understand their obligations, identify potentially restrictive terms, and approach opportunities with their long-term interests in mind.
Because getting the opportunity is part of the dream.
Making sure the deal fits the future you’re building? That’s where the fine print matters.
Educational information only; not legal advice.

One eligibility ruling can affect far more than who plays next season.As the NCAA transitions toward a new eligibility f...
08/25/2026

One eligibility ruling can affect far more than who plays next season.

As the NCAA transitions toward a new eligibility framework—and courts reach differing interim decisions—college basketball players are entering a high-stakes legal gray zone. A determination may affect an athlete’s roster spot, scholarship, transfer opportunities, NIL value and potential professional career.

But a ruling that temporarily allows one athlete to compete does not automatically establish a nationwide rule. Eligibility disputes are highly individualized and may depend on enrollment history, prior seasons, redshirt status, junior-college participation, transfers, professional activity and the timing of the NCAA’s decision.

Student-athletes facing an adverse determination should act before roster deadlines or the start of the season. Preserve all eligibility decisions, compliance communications, scholarship documents, transfer records, competition histories and waiver or appeal materials—and seek an early review of the available options.

Read the full news release and learn more at https://bit.ly/4gPxy1o

Educational information only; not legal advice.

08/24/2026

Most parents assume that if their child could benefit from additional support, the law requires the school to provide it.
But for decades, one Supreme Court case shaped that conversation in a very different way.
Board of Education v. Rowley became one of the most influential special education cases in U.S. history. It introduced the idea that schools were required to provide some educational benefit—a standard that affected how IEPs and FAPE were interpreted for years.
Cases like Rowley remind us why understanding your rights matters. The law doesn't stand still, and neither should our understanding of it.
The more informed parents are about the history of special education, the more confident they become in asking thoughtful questions and advocating for meaningful progress.
Because your child's education deserves more than assumptions—it deserves informed advocacy.

Some of the most important work in special education happens in moments that may never appear in a progress report. It i...
08/22/2026

Some of the most important work in special education happens in moments that may never appear in a progress report.
It is the teacher who notices that a student needs a different way to access the lesson.
The teacher who adjusts the material without lowering expectations.
The teacher who collects the data, tracks progress, communicates with families, collaborates with related-service providers, prepares for IEP meetings, supports behavior, and then returns the next morning ready to do it all again.
SPED teachers are asked to balance an extraordinary amount of technical and human responsibility.
You differentiate instruction while keeping individual goals in focus.
You help implement accommodations, modifications, behavioral supports, related services, and IEP provisions across real classrooms where circumstances rarely fit neatly onto paper.
You document progress because the data matters — but you also recognize the progress that cannot always be captured by a number.
A student raising their hand for the first time.
Using a communication strategy independently.
Making it through a difficult transition.
Entering a classroom with less anxiety.
Learning to advocate for what they need.
Feeling, perhaps for the first time, that they genuinely belong there.
And behind those moments are often hours of preparation, collaboration, problem-solving, paperwork, family communication, and emotional labor that few people ever see.
So this post is simply recognition.
To the special education teachers creating access, building confidence, supporting communication, encouraging independence, and giving students a place to belong:
Thank you.
The progress may sometimes be gradual.
The work may sometimes feel invisible.
But its impact can stay with a student and their family for years.
Tag a SPED teacher whose work deserves to be recognized. 💙

Educational information only. Not legal advice.

08/21/2026

One of the most frustrating things parents hear is:
"Your child is making progress."
That's encouraging... but it's not enough.
Meaningful progress monitoring isn't based on opinions or general observations. It should be tied directly to measurable IEP goals and supported by data collected over time.
As a parent, you should be able to answer questions like:
• What skill is being measured?
• How is it being measured?
• How often is the data collected?
• Is my child actually moving toward the goal?
If a progress report only says "making progress" or "working toward the goal" without showing the evidence behind it, don't be afraid to ask for more information.
Progress monitoring isn't just paperwork—it's how the team knows whether an intervention is working or whether the IEP needs to be adjusted.
Your child deserves decisions based on data, not guesswork.

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