Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
5 Special Ed Laws We Should be Thankful For (& Give More Attention To!)
As we gather around the table for turkey and talking, I propose that those of us who love and support students with disabilities take a...
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Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Jul 15
- 3 min
GUEST POST - The Promise of Inclusion - Endless Possibilities, Easily Broken
I'm proud to share a guest post by my amazing wife, Mary Snyder Radel. Mary is an attorney, advocate, and President of the 21 Club of...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- May 20
- 4 min
Is Inclusion Optional?
Nope. Not Optional. It’s the Law. Welcome to IEP Season - the time of year when schools and parents meet to decide program and placement...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Jan 8
- 6 min
Seeking Special Ed Serenity
The start of a new year is a good time for big picture pondering. When I think about special education from a broader perspective, my...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Jul 16, 2021
- 6 min
Anticipating Autumn
Do you have a milestone that signals that autumn is approaching? For me, it’s the start of Buffalo Bills training camp at the end of...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
IEP Meeting Survival Tips
As the weather warms (hopefully), thoughts turn to Spring. For parents of students with disabilities, this means IEP Season, the time of...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Mar 9, 2021
- 6 min
How to Respond to "That Parent"
I am “that parent.” My clients are “that parent” (or “that grandparent”). You know who I mean – the parent of the student with special...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Feb 8, 2021
- 4 min
4 Quick Tips for a Better IEP Meeting
2021 is well under way, for better or worse! In the special education world, we are about to enter “CSE Season” or the “IEP Zone.” This...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Jan 1, 2021
- 3 min
4 Quick Inclusion Resolutions for 2021
It's cliché to call 2020 a year of challenge and change, but it's true! Students with disabilities (and those who support them) were...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Dec 1, 2020
- 4 min
IDEA @45 - Progress & Possibilities
This past Sunday marked a milestone for special education law. On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Nov 3, 2020
- 3 min
Is Mask-Wearing "Covered" by Special Education Law?
For students across the country, wearing a mask has become part of the everyday school routine. In one sense, this is "good" news - as...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Home Sweet Home?
You may have seen this article about two students in Central New York being "exited" from their public school after the school discovered...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Sep 16, 2020
- 3 min
Pay Attention! ADHD & Special Education Law
Students with "invisible" disabilities often face misinformation, misunderstanding, and misjudgment. Perhaps the most common "invisible"...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Aug 10, 2020
- 4 min
What if Remote Learning Didn't Work for My Student?
It's no secret that remote learning was not successful for many students this past spring. Even though educators and parents often made...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Jul 23, 2020
- 5 min
Back to School?
This is usually the time of year when stores roll out their big "back to school" sales. 2020, of course, has been different. Instead of...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Jun 18, 2020
- 4 min
Supreme Special Ed - What Does the Court Say?
The Supreme Court made big news (& history) Monday with its ruling on employment discrimination, with more major decisions to come early...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Two Minute Tip for a Better IEP: Stopping the Summer Slide
Teachers, therapists, and parents can spend an entire school year helping a student with special needs make progress, only to see skills...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- May 28, 2020
- 5 min
A Private Chat - Private School as an Option for Students with Disabilities
Many parents of students with disabilities think about alternatives to public school. Some seek a faith-based education for religious...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
Two Minute Tip for a Better IEP: With a Little Help from My Friends
"Friends multiply joy and divide grief." Cicero What are your most significant school memories? Probably not basic fractions, but...
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
Two Minute Tip for a Better IEP: One BIG Special Ed Myth you Need to Know
"Half the truth is often a great lie." - Ben Franklin. Parents of students with disabilities may hear a half truth when they push for...