Covid-19 Updates

• Feb 15 2021 CDC School Reopening Recommendations
  • February 15, 2021

  Evidence gathered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has shown that schools that have followed strict procedures for lessening the risk of COVID-19 have been able to safely re-open and remain open. This document gives detailed information regarding the CDC recommendations for schools to reopen.

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• Jan 25 2021 EVENT – Special Education Law and Virtual Learning
  • January 25, 2021

  Wednesday February 17 2021, 6:30-8:00 Join Dina Kaplan and Sophia Bliziotis to learn about special education law and virtual learning. Register here.

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• Jan 15 2021 Family Caretakers May Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
  • January 15, 2021

  There is good news on the vaccine front for family members of Californians with disabilities. According to a recent release from the CA Department of Developmental Services, people who care for a relative with some conditions qualify as “health care workers” and are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1A. Eligibility must be… Continue reading Family Caretakers May Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

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• Dec 31 2020 Education in California During A Pandemic
  • December 31, 2020

  Since the beginning of the pandemic, California’s response to learning has included a combination of laws and guidance from the California Department of Education.  Almost immediately after the closure of physical buildings, the State passed SB 117.  That legislation permitted schools to continue to receive funding even though the physical buildings were closed.  SB 117… Continue reading Education in California During A Pandemic

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• Dec 31 2020 Newman Aaronson Vanaman is now Vanaman German LLP
  • December 31, 2020

  Celebrating 40 years in business Los Angeles – Newman Aaronson Vanaman, a premier California law firm for special educational law, has changed its name to Vanaman German LLP effective January 1, 2021.  Valerie Vanaman and David German will lead the boutique law firm.  The firm, which opened in 1981 will continue to build on its… Continue reading Newman Aaronson Vanaman is now Vanaman German LLP

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• Nov 12 2020 NAVLaw & Family Focus Resource Center Presentation 11/12/2020
  • November 12, 2020

  Watch the presentation here: We are pleased to provide additional information and resources along with our presentation on November 12, 2020.   LA County Department of Public Health Resources Re: Schools  List of schools that have applied for waiver to open small cohorts for in person support and services to students with IEPs/Els CDE Distance… Continue reading NAVLaw & Family Focus Resource Center Presentation 11/12/2020

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• Aug 28 2020 School Started – What Now?
  • August 28, 2020

  School started recently for most of Southern California’s children, and everyone is grappling with the challenges of education in the time of COVID-19. Students with special needs face unique and daunting hurdles. The team at Newman Aaronson Vanaman LLP is working hard to find the best path forward for families navigating the bureaucracy and red… Continue reading School Started – What Now?

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• Aug 03 2020 Webinar August 27
  • August 03, 2020

  Webinar “School Started: What Now?” Thursday, August 27, 7-9 PM The disruption to our education system caused by COVID-19 is severely impacting students with special needs. As a way to provide information for navigating this new normal, our firm will be providing a series of webinars for parents and others. The first will be held after there… Continue reading Webinar August 27

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• Jul 13 2020 Los Angeles Schools Will Not Reopen Campuses to Start the School Year
  • July 13, 2020

  In a video address, Superintendent Austin Beutner announced that Los Angeles Unified School District will start the school year on August 18, 2020 in an online-only mode. Citing the rising COVID-19 infection rate in Los Angeles County, he said “there’s a public health imperative to keep schools from becoming a petri dish.” At LAist, Kyle… Continue reading Los Angeles Schools Will Not Reopen Campuses to Start the School Year

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• Jun 25 2020 Dispute Resolution During COVID-19
  • June 25, 2020

  In a Q & A regarding dispute resolution during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal Office of Special Education Programs discusses how parents and school districts can resolve their disagreements when the schools are closed due to the pandemic. OSEP states that parents and districts should work collaboratively to try to resolve disagreements but if they… Continue reading Dispute Resolution During COVID-19

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