Category: General Education Law

Teachers might face disciplinary action or complaints for sexual misconduct, lapses in professional ethics or causing harm to students. We have defended licenses in many of these situations. There is also an entirely different category of mistakes that could land

Florida teaching credentials with a less-than-perfect past If you are considering becoming a teacher in Florida, certain aspects of your past might cause you some concern. After all, the application process is relatively rigorous and would involve a review of

When you make your living working as a Florida educator and someone accuses you of misconduct, you may find yourself the subject of an Office of Professional Practices Services investigation. The main point of the investigation is to determine if

Individualized Education Programs – or IEPs for short – allow for students with potential learning disabilities and other issues to get the assistance they need to make the most of their time in school. These plans prove crucially important in

Academic dismissal and expulsion are two of the most serious consequences a student can face while in college or university. Both have the potential to affect a student’s academic career, future job opportunities and more. While some might consider academic

If it’s your second marriage and you’re thinking about your estate plan in Florida, there are some things for you to keep in mind that other families don’t necessarily have to think about. If you’re not proactive, you might end

Receiving word that you are the subject of an investigation can cause shock and uncertainty. You might wonder what this reality means for your career and your reputation. If administrators place you on leave, remember that you still have rights.