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10/10/2026

Sometimes the resistance you experience in an IEP meeting isn’t personal.
There may be another layer in the room: funding.
Some supports—such as additional staffing, outside evaluations, or specialized placements—can carry significant costs for a district. Understanding that financial pressure doesn’t mean accepting an inappropriate denial of support.
It means recognizing where friction may arise and coming prepared.
Bring documentation. Bring data. Be clear about what your child needs. And try to separate resistance to the request from hostility toward you personally.
Understanding the system doesn’t mean you stop advocating.
It can help you advocate more strategically.
Save this for the next time an IEP request starts getting pushback.

10/07/2026

That NIL deal looked great… until you realized “exclusive” actually meant exclusive. 😬
NIL agreements can include restrictions that affect which brands you can work with, what categories you’re locked out of, and how long those limitations last.
The lesson: the dollar amount isn’t the only part of the contract that matters.
Read the restrictions. Understand the term. Know what you’re giving up before you sign.
Educational information only; not legal advice.

"Your report has been received and is under review."For many students, that's the last thing they hear for weeks.When se...
10/06/2026

"Your report has been received and is under review."

For many students, that's the last thing they hear for weeks.

When serious misconduct is reported, delay isn't neutral. Students may keep sharing classrooms, dorms, and campus spaces while they wait for answers.

Schools can act promptly and fairly at the same time. That means offering supportive measures, investigating carefully, and making sure discipline reflects what was actually found.

Students and families deserve to know why an outcome was reached.

Read our full statement here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3W8Ixeo

10/05/2026

The person supporting your child’s IEP may care deeply, work incredibly hard, and still be navigating special education without full SPED certification.
Teacher shortages have put enormous pressure on schools, and districts may rely on provisional credentials, emergency certifications, long-term substitutes, or other staffing arrangements.
For parents, the goal isn’t to blame the person in the classroom. It’s to understand who is delivering your child’s services, what supervision is in place, and how consistently the IEP is being implemented.
Ask questions. Keep your own records. Pay attention to changes in staffing and service delivery.
Because when continuity is fragile, documentation can become incredibly important.
Save this for your next IEP conversation.

10/03/2026

A great NIL offer can look very different once you read the contract.
Marcus is ready to sign his first major deal—until he notices broad rights to use his image beyond the campaign, an exclusivity clause, and compliance language he barely understands.
That’s why the dollar amount is only part of an NIL agreement.
Before signing, student-athletes should understand the payment terms, exclusivity, content obligations, usage rights, termination provisions, and applicable disclosure and compliance requirements.
Your NIL has value. So do the rights you may be giving someone else permission to use.
K Altman Law helps student-athletes navigate NIL agreements, eligibility concerns, and disputes so they can pursue opportunities while protecting the brand and future they’re building.
Build the brand. Chase the opportunity. Know what you’re signing.
Educational information only; not legal advice.

10/02/2026

“Easy NIL money.”
Then the contract shows up with 17 pages of terms, restrictions, and fine print. 😅
An NIL deal can involve much more than a payment amount. Exclusivity, content obligations, usage rights, licensing, termination provisions, payment conditions, and other restrictions can all shape what an athlete is actually agreeing to.
Before signing, understand what you’re giving the brand, what you’re required to do, and how the agreement could affect future opportunities.
K Altman Law’s NIL team helps student-athletes review and negotiate agreements so they can pursue opportunities while protecting their interests, brand, and future.
The opportunity may be exciting. The contract still deserves a serious read.
Educational information only; not legal advice.

10/01/2026

Your name is on the group assignment. But what happens when the section flagged for improper AI use wasn’t actually yours?
That’s the situation Sophie faces—and the instinct to immediately send a long email explaining everything could complicate matters.
Before responding to an academic misconduct allegation, preserve the record: drafts, version history, group messages, the syllabus, and the professor’s instructions. Then understand your university’s academic misconduct procedures before submitting a statement or walking into a hearing.
College disciplinary proceedings can affect grades, enrollment, scholarships, and future opportunities. The first response shouldn’t be driven by panic.
K Altman Law represents college students facing academic misconduct allegations and university disciplinary proceedings.
Preserve first. Understand the process. Then respond strategically.
Educational information only; not legal advice.

09/29/2026

Sometimes what looks like “misbehavior” may be a sign that a student’s supports weren’t there when they needed them.
For Eli, an overwhelming cafeteria environment led to overstimulation and a disciplinary incident. But there was another important piece of the story: sensory breaks written into his IEP weren’t being consistently provided.
When a student with a disability is repeatedly struggling or being disciplined, families may need to look beyond the incident itself. Were the IEP supports actually implemented? Is the behavior becoming a pattern? Does the IEP team need to consider additional behavioral supports or an evaluation?
Disability, discipline, and special education rights can intersect quickly. K Altman Law helps families understand their options and advocate for the educational support their child is entitled to receive.
Before asking only “What did the student do?” it may also be important to ask, “Were the supports in the IEP actually provided?”
Educational information only; not legal advice.

A Title IX complaint or investigation can move quickly—and the decisions made early in the process may affect everything...
09/27/2026

A Title IX complaint or investigation can move quickly—and the decisions made early in the process may affect everything that follows.
Before submitting a statement, attending an interview, responding to allegations, or participating in a hearing, it is important to understand the process, the deadlines, and the potential consequences.
K Altman Law helps students, parents, faculty, and education professionals navigate Title IX matters, prepare for critical meetings, review evidence and communications, and make informed decisions at each stage of the process.
If you are facing a Title IX complaint, investigation, hearing, or appeal, you do not have to navigate it alone.
Request a Title IX consultation:
📞 855-KALTMAN
🌐 bit.ly/4eqtIbb
Educational information only; not legal advice.

09/26/2026

That tiny moment of victory after 20 minutes of Title IX policy language. 😅
But recognizing one term is not the same as understanding how the school’s procedures, deadlines, interviews, evidence, and hearing process may affect your case.
If you or your child is involved in a Title IX matter, ask questions, keep copies of every communication, and seek guidance before submitting a statement or attending an important meeting.
K Altman Law helps students and families understand the process, prepare for what comes next, and make informed decisions throughout Title IX proceedings.
Learn more: bit.ly/4eqtIbb
Educational information only; not legal advice.

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