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Dr. Timothy Markley

Mar 10, 2025

14 minutes read

Is There Bullying in College?

Beginning college with great anticipation, only to experience ongoing rejection, internet gossip, or public humiliation is not what you dream […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Mar 10, 2025

15 minutes read

Student Housing Laws Overview

So you are excited for the independence of college life. You sign a lease for your first apartment, only to […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Mar 10, 2025

9 minutes read

Common Pitfalls Foreign Students Face When Enrolling in American Universities (And How to Avoid Them)

Introduction Studying in the United States is an exciting and life-changing opportunity for many international students. It offers access to […]

Taylor Ruiz

Mar 10, 2025

4 minutes read

Ensuring Schools Support Students’ Medical Needs

When a child has a medical condition that affects their education, schools are legally required to provide the right accommodations […]

Keith Altman

Mar 10, 2025

6 minutes read

How to Get Private Duty Nursing at School for Your Medically Complex Child

For families of medically complex children, ensuring they receive the right medical support at school is often a battle. Many […]

Keith Altman

Mar 10, 2025

4 minutes read

Can Schools Deny an Outside BCBA or RBT From Working With Your Child?

For many children with autism or other developmental disabilities, applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is essential for communication, self-regulation, and […]

Michelle Jester

Mar 10, 2025

4 minutes read

What Happens If Schools Don’t Accommodate My Child’s Medical Needs?

When a child has a medical condition that affects their ability to learn, schools are required to provide the right […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Mar 10, 2025

6 minutes read

The Role of School Boards in the K-12 Discipline Process: What Parents Need to Know

Introduction School discipline is a high-stakes issue that can have lasting consequences for students. While school boards are tasked with […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Feb 27, 2025

6 minutes read

The Problem with AI Detectors: Why Professors Should Reconsider Their Use

In the last few years, artificial intelligence has reshaped the way students approach learning, writing, and research. Tools like ChatGPT […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Feb 27, 2025

5 minutes read

Retaliation After Complaint

Teacher Retaliation After Complaint What is Retaliation in an Educational Setting? Let’s look at a common scenario. You file a […]

Taylor Ruiz

Feb 21, 2025

12 minutes read

Twice Exceptional Checklist for Parents

Children classified as Twice-outstanding (2E) are special because they have both outstanding abilities and learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, or […]

Taylor Ruiz

Feb 21, 2025

17 minutes read

Twice Exceptional Checklist of Adults

Life can feel like a balancing act for 2E adults. On the one hand, you might have exceptional skills in […]

Taylor Ruiz

Feb 21, 2025

17 minutes read

Schools Specializing in Twice-Exceptional Students

Some students appear to defy expectations; they may have no trouble understanding complex ideas yet find it difficult to complete […]

Taylor Ruiz

Feb 21, 2025

15 minutes read

Twice-Exceptional Kids: Understanding Giftedness and Challenges

Have you seen a kid who devours books far beyond his grade level? They easily solve complex math problems in […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Feb 13, 2025

7 minutes read

Education Law Programs

Let’s face it: the world of education is more than just books, classrooms, and chalkboards. Schools, like any other institution, […]

Dr. Amanda M. Stewart

Feb 11, 2025

4 minutes read

What to Do When Your Child is Suspended or Expelled? (part 2)

Receiving news that your child has been suspended or recommended for expulsion or exclusion from school can be overwhelming and […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Feb 5, 2025

7 minutes read

The Unfair Dismissal of Medical Students: When Subjectivity Overrides Due Process

At K Altman Law, we are seeing an increase in the number of students accused of professionalism concerns. This is […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Jan 31, 2025

6 minutes read

President Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for Education

President Donald Trump marked his return to office with sweeping executive orders that are poised to reshape the education sector […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Jan 29, 2025

21 minutes read

Title IX vs Title VII: What are Differences?

You’re not alone if you’ve ever questioned how regulations guard against discrimination in the workplace and in schools. Two significant […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Jan 28, 2025

11 minutes read

Are Title IX Complaints Public?

If you’ve ever been a witness, respondent, or complainant in a Title IX case, you may have questioned if Title […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Jan 28, 2025

9 minutes read

Pearson VUE Online Exam Cheating Concerns

Pearson VUE is one of the most popular platforms for certification and licensing exams, and taking tests online has become […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Jan 28, 2025

6 minutes read

Can A Teacher Hit A Student In Self-Defense?

Teaching is not all lesson plans and grade papers, isn’t it? Sometimes, it means handling a difficult situation—the kind that […]

Taylor Ruiz

Jan 27, 2025

12 minutes read

Life Trajectories of Gifted Children As Adults

The idea of a “second childhood” may sound strange or even unnerving to many talented people. But because of their […]

Taylor Ruiz

Jan 27, 2025

15 minutes read

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Programs

Consider a student who completes their homework quickly, ahead of schedule, and with the enthusiasm and interest to learn more […]

Taylor Ruiz

Jan 27, 2025

10 minutes read

What is OSEP in Special Education?

Definition and Mission of OSEP The Office of Special Education Programs is a section within the United States Department of […]

Keith Altman

Jan 22, 2025

6 minutes read

Shocking the Conscience: A Case Review by an Education Attorney

The rise in juvenile complaints involving students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the continued misuse of seclusion rooms in […]

Dr. Amanda M. Stewart

Jan 22, 2025

5 minutes read

Understanding K-12 School Discipline Policies: A Guide for Parents (Part 1)

Addressing concerns about your child’s discipline at school can be overwhelming, especially if you feel the rules are inconsistently enforced […]

Tanner Brooks

Oct 18, 2023

3 minutes read

But You Can Fool Turnitin, Right? (Not Likely)

In our last post we talked about the arms race unfolding between AI writing program users and AI plagiarism detection […]

Tanner Brooks

Oct 18, 2023

3 minutes read

How You’ll Get Caught Using AI (Whether You Used it or Not)

It doesn’t matter whether you’re using an artificial intelligence program for assignments in high school, college or graduate school, or […]

Tanner Brooks

Oct 18, 2023

4 minutes read

How Does Turnitin Work?

If you’re in college or graduate school, keeping your assignments away from AI plagiarism detection tools like Turnitin is like […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Oct 8, 2023

15 minutes read

What is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment is the name for unwanted sexual behavior that is forbidden by Title IX in United States. Title IX […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Oct 5, 2023

4 minutes read

Section 230 Reforms & Impact on the Digital World

There have been several attempts to reform or repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. These attempts have come […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Oct 5, 2023

3 minutes read

Section 230: A Digital Shield – What It Is and Its Impact in Shaping the Internet of Today

In the digital era where social platforms, forums, and online marketplaces define much of our interaction, understanding the laws governing […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Sep 21, 2023

17 minutes read

Differentiating between Plagiarism and Self-plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or words as your own without proper acknowledgment or citation. It […]

Dr. Timothy Markley

Sep 19, 2023

10 minutes read

What Happens When You File a Title IX Complaint?

When a Title IX report is filed, individuals can expect a comprehensive and diligent response from the institution. The Title […]

Rebecca Sidders

Sep 6, 2023

10 minutes read

Child has an IEP, but still failing: What to do?

What is an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)? The goal of the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is to guarantee that children […]

Blogs

Is There Bullying in College?

Student Housing Laws Overview

Common Pitfalls Foreign Students Face When Enrolling in American Universities (And How to Avoid Them)

Ensuring Schools Support Students’ Medical Needs

How to Get Private Duty Nursing at School for Your Medically Complex Child

Can Schools Deny an Outside BCBA or RBT From Working With Your Child?

What Happens If Schools Don’t Accommodate My Child’s Medical Needs?

The Role of School Boards in the K-12 Discipline Process: What Parents Need to Know

The Problem with AI Detectors: Why Professors Should Reconsider Their Use

Retaliation After Complaint

Twice Exceptional Checklist for Parents

Twice Exceptional Checklist of Adults

Schools Specializing in Twice-Exceptional Students

Twice-Exceptional Kids: Understanding Giftedness and Challenges

Education Law Programs

What to Do When Your Child is Suspended or Expelled? (part 2)

The Unfair Dismissal of Medical Students: When Subjectivity Overrides Due Process

President Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for Education

Title IX vs Title VII: What are Differences?

Are Title IX Complaints Public?

Pearson VUE Online Exam Cheating Concerns

Can A Teacher Hit A Student In Self-Defense?

Life Trajectories of Gifted Children As Adults

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Programs

What is OSEP in Special Education?

Shocking the Conscience: A Case Review by an Education Attorney

Understanding K-12 School Discipline Policies: A Guide for Parents (Part 1)

But You Can Fool Turnitin, Right? (Not Likely)

How You’ll Get Caught Using AI (Whether You Used it or Not)

How Does Turnitin Work?

What is Sexual Harassment?

Section 230 Reforms & Impact on the Digital World

Section 230: A Digital Shield – What It Is and Its Impact in Shaping the Internet of Today

Differentiating between Plagiarism and Self-plagiarism

What Happens When You File a Title IX Complaint?

Child has an IEP, but still failing: What to do?

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Is There Bullying in College?

Student Housing Laws Overview

Common Pitfalls Foreign Students Face When Enrolling in American Universities (And How to Avoid Them)

Ensuring Schools Support Students’ Medical Needs

How to Get Private Duty Nursing at School for Your Medically Complex Child

Can Schools Deny an Outside BCBA or RBT From Working With Your Child?

What Happens If Schools Don’t Accommodate My Child’s Medical Needs?

The Role of School Boards in the K-12 Discipline Process: What Parents Need to Know

The Problem with AI Detectors: Why Professors Should Reconsider Their Use

Retaliation After Complaint

Twice Exceptional Checklist for Parents

Twice Exceptional Checklist of Adults

Schools Specializing in Twice-Exceptional Students

Twice-Exceptional Kids: Understanding Giftedness and Challenges

Education Law Programs

What to Do When Your Child is Suspended or Expelled? (part 2)

The Unfair Dismissal of Medical Students: When Subjectivity Overrides Due Process

President Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for Education

Title IX vs Title VII: What are Differences?

Are Title IX Complaints Public?

Pearson VUE Online Exam Cheating Concerns

Can A Teacher Hit A Student In Self-Defense?

Life Trajectories of Gifted Children As Adults

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Programs

What is OSEP in Special Education?

Shocking the Conscience: A Case Review by an Education Attorney

Understanding K-12 School Discipline Policies: A Guide for Parents (Part 1)

But You Can Fool Turnitin, Right? (Not Likely)

How You’ll Get Caught Using AI (Whether You Used it or Not)

How Does Turnitin Work?

What is Sexual Harassment?

Section 230 Reforms & Impact on the Digital World

Section 230: A Digital Shield – What It Is and Its Impact in Shaping the Internet of Today

Differentiating between Plagiarism and Self-plagiarism

What Happens When You File a Title IX Complaint?

Child has an IEP, but still failing: What to do?

NATIONWIDE REPRESENTATION - SEE WHERE WE CAN HELP YOU?

ABOUT THIS SITE

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