Policy, Advocacy, and Resolution under Section 504 of IDEA

A quick internet search of special education, state complaints, and AdvocacyDenver nets over 30 articles highlighting the work that’s been done for kids with disabilities in schools. With headlines like below, Pam Bisceglia has been instrumental in making changes across the metro area and influencing policy across the state

• "Denver Public Schools won't separate students with” ...
• “State: Denver violated rights of Black boys with disabilities…”
• “Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline…”
• “Colorado schools gave out nearly 1800 suspensions to ...”
• “Father calls for change after incident at Denver school…”

Pamela Bisceglia is the Executive Director of AdvocacyDenver. As a parent of a child with a disability, Pamela gained practical experience regarding the rights of children and adults with disabilities. Her professional experience is marked by her devotion to individuals in need, first-hand knowledge of the operation of public systems and their obligation under state and federal law.

Pamela will spend some time talking about public policy, advocacy, and resolution procedures under Section 504/Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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