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We are proud to announce the opening of our Fresno office, and the addition of three new partners: Rob Piacente, David A. Moreno, and Namita S Brown.

F3 Teams up with ACSA to Deliver Free E-ducation Webinars.
Free webinars on critical issues that affect students, schools and districts.

F3's 2010 Special Education Symposium (SES) dates have been set. REGISTER NOW!

Topics will include:
• Support Teachers to Solve Problems Early, Inexpensively, and Without Attorneys
• FAQs on Programs for Students on the Autism Spectrum
• The English Language Learner and Special Education (Topic Revised 12/16/09)
• Legal Update

The Spring 2010 SES will be held in:
Orange County: 3/12/10
San Jose: 3/12/10
Concord: 3/19/10
Los Angeles: 3/19/10
Sacramento: 4/9/10
Escondido: 4/16/10

Melanie Petersen, San Diego-based partner and co-chair of the Charter School Practice Group, tells the Daily Journal that charters are not a "Black and White" issue.

Oakland Partner Laurie Juengert discusses with the Daily Journal what it takes to "Race To The Top With an Edge."

Los Angeles Partner and Special Education legal expert Howard J. Fulfrost tells the Daily Journal of his journey "From the Classroom to the Courtroom." (PDF)

Partner Kathleen J. McKee, chair of F3's Business, Facilities & Real Estate Practice Group and Green Technology Advisory Board Member, shares her "Passion" with the Daily Journal. (PDF)

San Diego office partner Jonathan Read's cover story in Urban Perspectives "Access to Achievement: The Changing Landscape of FAPE." (PDF)

Latest Newsflashes

February 2010 OSEP Issues Guidance Regarding Early Childhood Transitions

January 2010 Beware of Promises That Sound Too Good To Be True: Ninth Circuit Affirms Criminal Conviction of E-Rate Consultant

January 2010 California Federal Court Rules Student's Online Speech Protected By First Amendment

January 2010 Prevailing in a Special Education Due Process Hearing on the Issue of Eligibility Classification May Entitle a Student to an Award of Attorneys’ Fees

January 2010 Ninth Circuit Holds Charter School is Not A State Actor Under Section 1983

January 2010 Governor Signs Significant Education Reform Bills to Make California More Competitive for Race to the Top Funding

January 2010 Community College Joint Benefits Committee is Not A Legislative Body Subject to the Brown Act

Going Green with F3

We provide legal advice on all aspects of integrating green practices in all public school construction, maintenance, repair and operational practices.

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F3 Partners Join Green Technology Advisory Boards

News From California's Green Schools Summit where F3 Client Irvine Unified School District Is Recognized for Districtwide Solar Roll Out. "It's an honor to be part of the 'Irvine Green Team,' says Kathy McKee, F3 Partner.

Free Subscription to Green Technology Magazine.

F3 is proud to announce Pacific Valley School as the winner of the California School Boards Association "Going Green!" Sustainability/Golden Bell Award

Kathleen McKee Appointed To Advisory Board for Green Technology's Annual Schools Summit