When a tuition reimbursement case is successful, the assumption is that the money owed will quickly appear. Unfortunately, implementing the settlement or hearing decision is an onerous process that can take a long time. As such, parents should be prepared mentally for the wait, in addition to being armed with the necessary paperwork and records.
Read MoreIn real estate, the mantra is, “location, location, location.” When you’re trying to get reimbursed from the Department of Education (DOE), the mantra is, “receipts, receipts, receipts.”
Read MoreChoosing an educational placement for your child is complex and often challenging. The only way to truly determine if a placement will be a good match for a child is to test it out. The completion of the first semester, for that reason, is a natural point to evaluate the placement as either a good fit — or not.
Read MoreCharter schools are not private schools, though many people are under the mistaken impression that they are. On the contrary, if you follow lines of accountability and funding, charter schools are one form of public school.
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving behind us and the holiday season ahead, it is helpful to look back with gratitude on what we have.
Gottlieb & Gottlieb is very grateful for our community of wonderful clients, as well as our network of dedicated professionals who help them get great results.
Read MoreParents seek our firm’s help during various stages of the education and tuition reimbursement process. Some have experience; others are just learning the ropes. By way of referrals and internet searches, we are often the first stop for families who are figuring out how to navigate the complex special education and tuition reimbursement system.
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