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Protecting Your Child's Educational Rights

Experienced special education advocacy serving families throughout Washington, DC

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30+
Years Experience
100s
Families Served
DC
Licensed Attorney

Your Child Has the Right to an Appropriate Education

When your child's educational needs aren't being met, experienced legal advocacy can make all the difference. We help families navigate the complexities of special education law to secure the services and support their children deserve.

Our Approach to Advocacy

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Advocate

Champion your child's rights in meetings and hearings

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Mediate

Navigate disputes toward productive solutions

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Negotiate

Secure appropriate services and placements

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Protect

Defend your child's educational future

How We Can Assist Your Family

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IEP Disputes

IEP not being followed or services proving inadequate
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Discipline Issues

Repeated suspensions or expulsion proceedings
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Placement Concerns

Current placement not meeting educational needs
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Service Delivery

Not receiving promised special education services
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Due Process Hearings

Legal representation for formal proceedings
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Evaluation Matters

Evaluation requests or disagreements with results

About Donovan Anderson

Experienced attorney dedicated to protecting the educational rights of children with disabilities in Washington, DC

Donovan Anderson

Donovan Anderson

Georgetown Law Graduate

Experience & Credentials

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30+ Years of Practice Special education law expertise in Washington, DC
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Former DCPS Counsel Insider knowledge of the school system
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DC Bar Licensed Extensive agency and legal experience
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Dual Perspective Represents families and educational institutions
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Current Representation Howard University Public Charter School

Our Consultation Process

A straightforward path to protecting your child's rights

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Initial Consultation

Discuss your child's situation and review options

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Strategic Planning

Develop a tailored approach to your case

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Advocacy & Representation

Professional support through resolution

Proven Results for DC Families

Representative case outcomes

✓ Immediate Return to School

First-grade student improperly excluded. Legal intervention resulted in same-day return to classroom.

✓ Expulsion Overturned

High school student facing expulsion. Reduced to appropriate discipline with support services in place.

✓ Appropriate Placement Secured

Student with autism improperly counseled to withdraw. Achieved re-enrollment and placement in specialized program.

View Detailed Case Studies

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Let's discuss how we can protect your child's educational rights and secure the services they need to succeed.

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