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11/03/2025

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10/14/2025

Trump just fired most of the staff of the U.S. Department of Education Offices of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services and Office of Special Education Programs, effectively gutting most of the administration of federal special education programs in the United States. Read COPAA's statement in opposition. Contact your Senators and Congresspeople to express your objection. A link to do so is embedded in the COPAA statement : You can access it at:

09/17/2025

If you have experienced a cut to your child's aides or staff at CPS, we would be happy to talk to you further about that.

WBEZ found that CPS cut about 1,000 positions last spring. Then, weeks into this school year, it opened hundreds of new jobs. The district says this approach helps ensures all schools get proper staffing.

09/17/2025

Matt Cohen was quoted in this article regarding the Chicago Office for Civil Rights closing.

Some days, Mollie McGuire wondered if her then 7-year-old son was dying. The wide-eyed boy, who once raced off to school, came home from class and hid in his room. He barely spoke to his parents. For months, he ate only a handful of select foods and would experience sudden onsets of anxiety, sobbing...

09/05/2025

Possible storm clouds on the CPS special education horizon –
Steps forward and steps back!
From Matt Cohen and Christine Palmieri – September 5, 2025

Read the full copy here: https://conta.cc/4m1kWn8

08/13/2025

Did you know that we offer a monthly E-News letter devoted to sharing information about special education, disability rights, mental health and human services law, political policy, and research that is of importance to people with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them? It also includes updates and news about our firm and its activities. We hope you find it helpful and welcome your comments and suggestions. — Matt Cohen.

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08/04/2025

07/31/2025

See what MCA Attorney Matt Cohen and MCA Advocate Christina Pamieri have to say about CPS Special Education Department makeover. Matt Cohen & Associates Parent Colloquium Matt Cohen & Associates Advocacy Colloquium

Chicago Public Schools’ restructuring of the district’s Office for Students with Disabilities is setting off alarms for some advocates while others see it as a good change. District officials say the moves are not about cutting costs and are rooted in “a belief in the limitless potential of ev...

07/03/2025

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, to celebrate the holiday. Stay safe and enjoy.

06/26/2025

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Matt Cohen & Associates is a Chicago based law firm practicing in Special Education, Disability and Mental Health Law. We are currently providing video content for you related to Special Education and Distance Learning due to COVID. For further information or content, please visit our website at www...

06/06/2025

Join us for an important discussion on June 18 regarding the current challenges facing special education and disability rights. This webinar will cover the dismantling of federal support and what actions you can take to advocate for your child's education. Stay informed and engaged! Pre-register at
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Email from Matt Cohen & Associates LLC Important Webinar, Wednesday, June 18th, 12:00 p.m. central time "Growing Attacks on Special Education and Disability Rights - The Fire in Washington is Still Ra

05/07/2025

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