Neal Student Support Advocacy & Disability, LLC

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Sue your public school-no attorney needed 10.17.26 Macon/online. Learn how. Tix available on Event Brite

08/30/2026

A due process hearing is the legal process Congress created for families and public schools to resolve disputes over a child’s right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

And sometimes, providing FAPE requires far more than changing a few services in an IEP.

When a student’s disability-related educational needs cannot be appropriately met in a less restrictive setting, a school district may be responsible for funding a residential placement if that placement is necessary for the child to receive FAPE.

That is the issue at the center of this hearing.

The parent is seeking a residential placement with ABA and appropriate educational services. The Special School District of St. Louis County is proposing a very different program: limited, virtual-only homebound instruction and related services, to be facilitated entirely by her mother. The proposed program includes no behavioral supports and no in-person educational or therapeutic support from school personnel.

The hearing will address whether that proposed program provides this student with FAPE, or whether her needs require the more intensive residential program her parent is seeking.

Because this due process hearing is open to the public, members of the public have an unusual opportunity to observe the IDEA dispute-resolution process firsthand. These hearings are normally private. However, a parent has the absolute right to open their hearing to the public. Please support this family in their pursuit of appropriate services. The hearing will not be recorded, so it can only be observed live via WebEx.

Times are CST.

Day 1 WEBEX LINK:
https://stateofmo.webex.com/stateofmo/j.php?MTID=mda7342b937c431415bd962f03f007b41

WEBINAR PASSWORD: (for public attendees)
DESE260821

33732608 when dialing from a phone or video system

08/30/2026

Sue your public school-no attorney needed 10.17.26 Macon/online. Tickets available on Event Brite.

08/29/2026

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Learn to advocate for your child! Hybrid Parent Due Process Masterclass—join live or online, no attorney required.

08/29/2026

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Have you secured your spot at the Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference?
Empower yourself and your child’s future!
Don’t wait, get your ticket today at tfaforms.com/5210508.

Join Pete Wright for a full-day virtual conference on September 17, 2026, packed with what families and professionals need to advocate effectively for youth in special education.

Why attend?
• Learn from Pete Wright, special education expert and attorney whose landmark Supreme Court victory strengthened families’ rights in special education.
• Get practical guidance on IEPs, legal rights, and advocacy tactics
• Live Zoom access + three Wrightslaw books + digital materials
• $180 for families, $240 for professionals
• Get practical guidance on IEPs, legal rights, and advocacy tactics

08/29/2026

My daughter Danielle Neal is in the process of getting her pet grooming business up and going if you are interested call her at 478.221.0990. She can even come to you!

08/29/2026

WWW.SSAdisability.org Check out my new website. You can get my self help books for education & Social Security Disability or complete an intake form for a free consult.-Enjoy!

SSA Disability in Macon, GA provides legal representation for Social Security disability claims, education law advocacy, and juvenile justice defense for individuals and families.

08/28/2026

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