Kimberly Winslow

Kimberly Winslow is a special education attorney, representing families of students with disabilities seeking to reach their full educational potential. She helps children with a variety of special needs and disabilities who are not making expected progress in school to get the help they need.

Kimberly is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

ID Number: 661169

Since 2004

US District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Since 2008

Special Education Attorney

Law Office of Kimberly L Winslow

2019 - Current

Represent families of school-aged kids with a variety of disabilities and learning challenges accessing their education. Advise families of their rights under special education education laws, and provide direct representation when disputes arise with school districts. Handle the following special education issues: eligibility determinations; development, implementation, and enforcement of individualized education plans (IEP) and 504 accommodation plans; placement decisions, including unilateral and out-of-district placements; transition planning; discipline; and school refusal.

Real Estate Attorney

Law Office of George N. Piandes

2003 - 2008

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (2004)

2001 - 2004

Honors: Cum Laude

University of Hartford

B.A. (2001) | Technical Writing

1997 - 2001

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Attorney Member

2019 - Current

Special Needs Advocacy Network

Member

2019 - Current

State Bar of Massachusetts  # 661169

Member

2004 - Current

Q. Can I audio record a teacher

November 10, 2021

A: Generally speaking, Texas is a single party consent state. That means you can record a conversation you are a part of without notifying the other party. However, at school there is a greater expectation of privacy. It is likely against school rules, and very likely infringes on the rights of your classmates and teacher.

Q. Eligibility for IEP under state law - school is denying services based on assessment performance -dyslexia diagnosis

November 10, 2021

A: I advise requesting a formal special education evaluation, and potentially consulting with a Rhode Island special education attorney on this matter. RTI may not be used to delay/deny an evaluation.

See: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/osep11-07rtimemo.pdf

Sample eval request: https://www.massadvocates.org/s/sample-letter-requesting-evaluation.doc

Q. Can the school provide the details of a ratio between sped and general ed in a classroom cohort?

October 27, 2021

A: This is not a privacy concern, but there is no explicit "right to know" either. As you correctly note, you are a member of the team. The information may help you to make informed decisions about appropriateness of placement, etc.