Aimee will be presenting on "Successfully Handling Disciplinary Actions for Students With Disabilities" for National Business Institute (NBI) on April 30, 2026. Aimee's presentation is a part of NBI's course "Pennsylvania Special Education Law" which also features sessions on the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 Plans, and ensuring success in special education due process hearings. The discipline topic is timely as we near th

It's been six busy months since this announcement about Rankin Legal's rebrand originally hit the interwebs. This week feels like an appropriate time to acknowledge the joys that come from growth & change. And to express gratitude, because it's always a group project :) Very grateful to the clients who have trusted me with their children's education or their school-related employment issues. Very grateful for all the SEO and marketing help from Nathan Argenta at Pittsburgh

by Shaylin McGuire - Law Clerk, Rankin Legal Extended School Year (ESY) services offer continued learning for eligible students with IEPs. Services include special education and related services that are provided beyond the typical school year. In some cases, breaks in the school year can result in loss of skills for students with disabilities. ESY services help students maintain their skills and continue working on goals. These services are offered by public schools during t

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