By Joseph L. Pfrommer, Esq.

Districts often face significant compensatory education awards for failing to provide students with required services. But a district may also decide to provide compensatory services plans to address a student’s learning loss when the district isn't at fault. This resource teaches you the legal basics of compensatory education plus practical strategies to guide your district in proactively offering compensatory services plans — and mitigating potential disputes.

Understand the differences between the two types of services, and ensure students continue receiving FAPE, with guidance to:

• Determine if a student needs compensatory services to address services missed during emergency school closures
• Avoid common implementation failures and IEP development problems that often lead courts to ordering compensatory education
• Develop solid compensatory services plans that include key components and proper documentation
• Communicate with parents about compensatory services
• And more