ADAMS ESQ

09/28/2026

A hot mess. "A lot of the frustration we feel is from the fact that they came up with a solution for a problem they have not identified"

Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.

09/24/2026

Huge unmet need for afterschool programs for children with disabilities.

Local advocacy group warns programs are already limited in Southern Nevada

09/21/2026

Washington voter? You decide.

The debate is framed as parents versus government. But the children whose safety, privacy, and health are at stake are too often missing from the picture.

09/20/2026

"At best, the DOJ’s move to reduce states’ responsibility to facilitate integration for individuals with disabilities could lay the groundwork for school segregation. At worst, the reinterpretation of the integration mandate will channel students with disabilities into the school-to-prison pipeline. The majority of children already swept into the juvenile detention system have disabilities that make them eligible for special education services, and yet only 37 percent received those services while in school."

The crux of the DOJ’s memo is an attempt to undermine the needs of individuals with disabilities by reinterpreting the responsibilities of federal and local governments when administering accessible services in an ‘integrated’ setting.

08/26/2026

Students in military families—many of whom attend DODEA schools—face unique challenges due to frequent moves. DODEA families have raised concerns about access to literacy and math supports and special education services. Know a military family with children who may need special education and services? Please share.

Teacher support to address individual students' reading and math deficits or learning disabilities can improve academic outcomes. We visited...

08/05/2026

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06/29/2026

"Before [the IDEA], there was no measure on how to educate students with disabilities, no protocol on whether they were receiving a free, appropriate public education..."

The landmark law ushered in an era of inclusion and equity. The current assault on public schools could unravel that progress, leaving students without the support they need.

06/25/2026

The Trump administration is threatening to reverse decades of progress and strip protections that allow people with disabilities to live in their communities.

Americans with disabilities have a right to live and thrive in their own homes. Period.

05/11/2026

🫡🪖New policies coming for military families.

https://adamsesq.com/alert-for-military-families-new-department-of-war-special-education-policy/

By Jean Murrell Adams, Esq. • April 2026

05/06/2026

Groundbreaking survey!! What SpEducational found:

--Only 1 in 4 families receives all needed information before IEP meetings.
--Spanish speakers were 3 times more likely not to receive timely information regarding their child’s IEP.
--30% of students wait over a year for their disability to be recognized.
--68% of families say advocacy has contributed to anxiety or depression.
--39% of parents have experienced employment disruptions as a result of their advocacy.
--Nearly 300 families have sought outside support to fill gaps the system should be filling — and 80% say doing so has burdened their time or finances.
--Only 7% of families received any district communication about how federal policy changes affect their child's services.
--91% of families stated that they would like to receive updates about federal policy changes.

The disparities are particularly pronounced for Spanish-speaking families and families from low-income households, who face additional structural barriers at nearly every stage of the special education process.

Securing an Individualized Education Plan and ensuring it is enforced remain an ongoing challenge for families.