COVID-19 Resources, Links and Articles
COVID-19 may have shut down many schools and businesses, but our law firm remains fully engaged in our work of education law, estate planning, Title IX representation and personal injury matters. We have employed innovative procedures to continue to serve all our clients. Please see the following resources which provide valuable information in areas of our practice.
A Note From Our Management Team
Innovation and Determination Guide: Our Representation in the Current Pandemic
by Katie Ryan (CEO), Michael Connolly (Supervising Partner of Special Education), Lesley Mehalick (Supervising Partner of Estates and Trusts), and Dennis McAndrews (Founder)
Articles by McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse and Ryan P.C.
Special Education Articles
Extra School Year Update! Governor Wolf has Signed Act 66 of 2021!
A Critical Time for Transition Planning
Tuition Reimbursement for Special Education in Private Schools: Planning for School Year 2021-2022
Planning for School Year 21-22: Unique Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Attorneys Permitted to Attend Special Education Mediation
The Pandemic is Jeopardizing the Mental Health of Our Youth
Evaluation During COVID-19 and News for Philadelphia Students
Preparing for a Mental Health Emergency
Helping Kids Cope in Times of Uncertainty
CDC Issues Helpful Guidelines for In-Person and Virtual Instruction for Children with Disabilities
We Cannot – And Must Not – Leave Students with Disabilities Behind
New Study Finds Remote Neuropsychological Tests for Children to be Effective
Transition Services Must Continue During Pandemic Says USDOE
Advocating for In-Person Instruction for Your Child with an IEP
Maintaining In–Person Special Education Programming When Schools Close or Retrench
Compensatory Education and COVID-19: Navigating the Process for Children with Disabilities
Can My Student Delay Graduation?
Resolving Special Education Disputes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reading Your Pandemic Prior Written Notice
PART ONE: COVID Can be Scary for Anyone, Including Kids
PART TWO: COVID Can be Scary for Anyone, Including Kids
COVID-19 and Education: The Responses of Pennsylvania Schools Regarding Students with Disabilities
Covid-19 and its Impact on Children with Disabilities: Tips for Keeping Your Child on Track!
Can Evaluation Reports and IEPs be Completed During the Current Health Crisis?
Estate Planning Articles
Getting Ready to Travel Again? Review Your Will First!
Will My Stimulus Check Affect My Public Benefits?
The Elderly are Suffering Greater Hunger Food Insecurity During the Pandemic
Should I Wait for the Pandemic to End Before Revising My Estate Plan?
Changes to the Probate Process During the Pandemic
Estate Planning During the Pandemic: Critical Issues to Consider and Procrastinations to Avoid
“Drive Thru” Will Signings: Can I Have Fries With That?
Who Will Make Healthcare Decisions for You?
Let Us Help You Sign Your Will At Home
Your Estate Plan – No Better Time Than Now
Video Seminars by McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse and Ryan P.C.
Special Education Rights During COVID-19
Live Special Education Webinar – Reflecting on Remote Learning and Preparing for Future Schooling
Online Learning & IEPs: Providing Legal Answers for Parents
MLO’s Special Education and COVID-19 Virtual Seminar Series
IEP Development and Modifications as School Approaches During COVID–19
Compensatory Education Issues During, Before, and After the Pandemic
Delaware Schools Reopening During the Pandemic
Special Education Due Process During COVID–19
Maintaining In–Person Special Education Programming When Schools Close or Retrench
MLO’s Estate Planning During COVID-19 Virtual Seminar Series
Estate Planning for Families: Fundamental Documents and Considerations During COVID – 19
Navigating an Estate Administration in Pennsylvania
Collaboration between Personal Injury Counsel & Special Needs Trust/Elder Law Attorneys
Collaboration Between Financial Professionals and Estate Planning Attorneys During COVID–19
Planning for a Family Member with a Disability During COVID–19
Estate Planning During COVID–19: Top 10 Issues in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and SNTs
Other Links and Articles, Including Guidance from State and Federal Authorities
https://www.copaa.org/page/covid-19
https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus
https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Special%20Education/FAQContact/Pages/EIEvaluationsFAQ.aspx
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59143/School-Guidance-?bidId=
The Education Law Center’s Back-To-School Guide for Pennsylvania Public School Students
The National Notary Association (updates on the status of remote notarization across the United States during the pandemic)
Lotus Training and Consulting Group