Legal Representation
The EdLaw Project provides comprehensive legal representation in the following areas: special education and related matters, school discipline (suspension / expulsion / felony complaint exclusion), obtaining educational services while in DYS or a correctional facility, rights of homeless students and other educational advocacy areas. Legal representation is generally provided at the school level but in appropriate circumstances our attorneys represent students at the administrative and court levels. Referrals come from child welfare attorneys, delinquency attorneys, youth workers, parents and students. The EdLaw Project has a specific focus on children currently involved or at-risk of involvement with the juvenile court system. Clients must be Boston residents.
If you would like to speak to someone about a possible referral, please contact our intake line at 617.988.8473.
Advice Calls
The EdLaw Project maintains a statewide intake and request for assistance line for child welfare attorneys, delinquency attorneys, youth workers, parents, and students.
If you have a general education question, please call Marlies Spanjaard at 617.988.8347.
If you are looking for assistance in an education matter outside of Boston, please feel free to call us at 617.988.8473, and we will work to find an appropriate referral.
Trainings
The EdLaw Project provides trainings to youth, parents, youth workers, and attorneys on a wide variety of topics including school discipline, special education, collateral consequences of court involvement, school based advocacy for delinquency / child welfare cases, and reading IEPs. Our trainings can be specially tailored to meet the needs of your group.
If interested in scheduling a training, please call Marlies Spanjaard at 617.988.8347.