Helping Teachers, Parents And Students With Education Law Throughout Colorado

Education law is a niche practice area that is quickly expanding. Kishinevsky & Raykin, Attorneys at Law, represents clients in the Aurora area who need legal guidance with an issue pertaining to the education system. Some families need help obtaining services for a child who has special needs, while others need legal advice when a child faces disciplinary hearings. Additionally, educators may need representation to defend their licenses.

What Is Education Law In Colorado?

Education law in Colorado encompasses a wide range of legal matters that affect schools, students and educators. It regulates how schools operate, covering everything from students’ rights to disciplinary procedures and the responsibilities of teachers and school administrators. Colorado education law includes both state regulations and federal laws, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which aims to protect students with disabilities and ensure they have equal access to education.

This area of law also deals with significant issues like school discipline, making sure students are treated fairly during suspensions, expulsions or disciplinary hearings. Title IX, another key aspect of education law, addresses gender discrimination and misconduct claims, protecting students in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Whether defending a student’s right to appropriate special education services or helping educators with professional licensure concerns, education law helps ensure that everyone in the school system is treated justly.

Why Work With An Education Law Attorney?

Facing an issue within the education system can be difficult, and partnering with an education law attorney can make a significant difference. Here’s why working with an experienced attorney can benefit you:

• Protect your child’s rights: If your child is dealing with issues like unfair discipline, bullying or special education services, an attorney can advocate on your behalf to uphold their rights.
• Representation in disciplinary actions: If you or your child are facing accusations or a disciplinary hearing, an attorney can build a strong defense and present your side of the story.
• Assistance with special education plans: An attorney can help you get the appropriate services for your child, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, and work with the school to address any disputes.
• Support for teachers: Attorneys can also help educators defend against accusations of misconduct, protect their professional licenses and provide representation during disciplinary proceedings.

An education law attorney understands how the system works and can help protect your rights or your child’s future, especially when facing serious educational or disciplinary issues.

We Provide Strong Legal Representation In Education Law Issues

Our attorneys have years of specific experience in education law. We pride ourselves on our skill, knowledge and past success in these types of cases, and we’re here for clients looking for help in these matters. This is a relatively broad are of the law, and we have an expansive background in many of the most common educational law issues, including:

• College and school discipline: We advocate for students facing any number of disciplinary actions from middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities. We can protect students from issues involving suspension, expulsion and more.
• Special Education Law and 504 Plan Fulfillment: Our team of education law attorneys can help protect children who have disabilities from unfair disciplinary action, bullying and other harm.
• Teacher Defense: We also stand up for teachers in disciplinary proceedings, providing strong legal counsel and defense in issues relating to licensure defense, accusations of misconduct, disciplinary hearings and more.
• Title IX: These types of matters are taken extremely seriously, especially in this day and age. Our team is well-versed in Title IX disputes and have spent more than a decade defending students from Title IX violation accusations and infractions. We can make sure schools treat their students fairly throughout these proceedings.
• Suspension or expulsion hearings: We can represent students facing suspensions and expulsions and help ensure their rights are protected.
• Accusations of misconduct: Our team represents both students and teachers in matters where accusations of misconduct are involved. We can advocate for you and ensure your side of the story is heard.

The world of education law is tough and can seem unforgiving, but our attorneys are here for you in any number of issues.

Guidance With Special Education And Discipline

Most issues in education law come down to discipline and special education. When schools discipline students, they give students due process according to their own procedures. Most school districts do not allow schools to expel students without due process. Instead, the student brings their parents and attorney to an expulsion hearing to defend themselves.

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools must develop and implement an education plan for students who have special needs. Parents deserve to give their input on these plans. Schools must also place special-needs students in the least restrictive environment available. Regarding discipline, schools cannot expel students for conduct that is a result of their disability.

Insider Education Law Knowledge From A Former Teacher

You would be hard-pressed to find another lawyer with Igor Raykin’s background in education and school law. After many years as a teacher and administrator, attorney Raykin understands the system and knows many influential school officials and decision-makers.

Moreover, he understands how to communicate with educators. An aggressive approach generally is highly ineffective against educators who aren’t used to confrontation. This may lead many educators to dig in their heels and rely on stubborn school district lawyers. Schools can be highly cooperative, if you have a lawyer who knows how to work with them.

Get A Free Consultation

Our Aurora law firm can help you handle the education system. Schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to discuss your case in depth. Call 720-863-4256 or reach us online.