Author Archives: MickiMoran

About MickiMoran

Micki Moran is the founding partner of The Child and Family Law Center, Ltd. She dedicates her practice to providing legal assistance to children and families who are in need of representation in the areas of special education, disability law, juvenile and young adult criminal law, abuse and neglect, guardianship and mental health issues. Micki's practice is founded on the principle that children and their families require and deserve excellent legal representation with a multidisciplinary approach that works with multiple systems of care and creates communities that support and improve the quality of all peoples' lives.

January 1, 2013

Posted on January 2, 2013 by MickiMoran

Happy New Year to all my clients and colleagues. The last several months have been very humbling and have provided me with a window into what having a disability means on a day to day basis. In late October, on … Continue reading →

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When is a Therapeutic Non-Mainstream Placement Justified?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by MickiMoran

FAQ: What are the factors that schools and/or hearing officers consider when recommending or ordering a therapeutic day school?  Parents and/or schools should be prepared to demonstrate that the school considered and implemented reasonable interventions and supports to attempt to … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Things to Start the School Year

Posted on September 25, 2012 by MickiMoran

Keep a journal. I am not suggesting a long narrative detailing every aspect of your child’s school experience, but a simple highlight of those things that seem relevant. (e.g. length of time it takes for homework, changes in attitude, struggles … Continue reading →

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Suspensions are Higher for Disabled Students

Posted on September 25, 2012 by MickiMoran

For those of us who work in the area, this recent New York Times article didn’t seem like new news. An August 7, 2012 New York Times article reported that “Students with disabilities are almost twice as likely to be … Continue reading →

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