Special Guest Elvin Houston Talks Special Education Law, Discipline, and Advocacy

The School Collective by Christopher Ponce, Amy Shatila, Brook Roberts

Episode notes

In this episode, we welcome special guest Elvin Houston (@school.lawyer), an attorney and partner at Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson to discuss the intersection of law and education. Elvin shares his journey into special education law, his unique presentation style, and his favorite topics to teach.

Join us as we dive into key issues impacting schools today, including:

  • How to improve efficiency and accuracy in the reevaluation process.
  • The legal and ethical implications of teacher strikes on IEP services.
  • The role of special education directors in student placements.
  • Addressing discipline challenges with equity and thoughtfulness.

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or advocate, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration for be ... 

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