Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to Negotiate Your Child's Special Education - Education Law - Tully Rinckey PLLC Legal Insights - Greg Rinckey, Esq.
Attending a special education meeting for your child? Knowing how to negotiate effectively with the school committee can make all the difference in getting the services your child needs.
In this video, Greg Rinckey, Esq., Founding Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, shares practical tips for navigating the special education process and advocating for your child under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
🔹 Understanding your legal rights as a parent under IDEA
🔹 How to prepare documentation: evaluations, IEP goals, and reports
🔹 Staying calm, focused, and using data to support your requests
🔹 Asking the right questions—and asking for clarification in writing
🔹 What to do if you disagree with the school’s evaluation
🔹 The role of advocates, attorneys, or support people in IEP meetings
🔹 Why you don’t have to sign the IEP on the spot
🔹 The importance of following up in writing after the meeting
📌 These meetings can feel overwhelming—but with preparation, confidence, and legal awareness, you can be a strong advocate for your child’s education.
Like this video if you're navigating the IEP process or planning for a meeting
For more information on our Education Law Practice at Tully Rinckey PLLC, visit: tullylegal.com/legal-services/education-law
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Have a legal question you want answered in a future video? Just drop it in the comments!
#SpecialEducation #IEPMeeting #GregRinckey #TullyRinckey #IDEA #EducationLaw #ParentAdvocacy #SchoolCommittee #SpecialNeedsEducation #KnowYourRights
How to Negotiate Your Child's Special Education - Education Law - Tully Rinckey PLLC Legal Insights - Greg Rinckey, Esq.
Attending a special education meeting for your child? Knowing how to negotiate effectively with the school committee can make all the difference in getting the services your child needs.
In this video, Greg Rinckey, Esq., Founding Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, shares practical tips for navigating the special education process and advocating for your child under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
🔹 Understanding your legal rights as a parent under IDEA
🔹 How to prepare documentation: evaluations, IEP goals, and reports
🔹 Staying calm, focused, and using data to support your requests
🔹 Asking the right questions—and asking for clarification in writing
🔹 What to do if you disagree with the school’s evaluation
🔹 The role of advocates, attorneys, or support people in IEP meetings
🔹 Why you don’t have to sign the IEP on the spot
🔹 The importance of following up in writing after the meeting
📌 These meetings can feel overwhelming—but with preparation, confidence, and legal awareness, you can be a strong advocate for your child’s education.
Like this video if you're navigating the IEP process or planning for a meeting
For more information on our Education Law Practice at Tully Rinckey PLLC, visit: tullylegal.com/legal-services/education-law
Subscribe to our channel for more updates on Education Law!
Have a legal question you want answered in a future video? Just drop it in the comments!
#SpecialEducation #IEPMeeting #GregRinckey #TullyRinckey #IDEA #EducationLaw #ParentAdvocacy #SchoolCommittee #SpecialNeedsEducation #KnowYourRights
