Education & Schools Expert Witnesses in Florida

Education & Schools, School Safety - Standard of Care, Student & Staff Supervision, School Safety & Security, Playground Safety, Mandated Reporting, General & Special Education, IDEA / IEPs - Disabilities, Discipline Policies & Justice, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Human Resources, Wrongful Termination, Staff Dev'l & Trainings, Board Policies & Regulations

Introduction Dr. Jon D. Sand brings more than 35 years of direct pre-K–12 experience to his work as an independent educational expert and consultant. He earned his Doctor of Education in K-12 Educational Leadership from USC, a Master of Science in Special Education from California Lutheran University, and a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. He holds the full complement of teaching and administrative credentials for his field and advanced certifications in district operations. His expertise spans general and special education; due process; special needs eligibility and case management; human resources; school site safety and student supervision; personnel evaluation; and district governance and operations. Dr. Sand is recognized for his depth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and for an exemplary record at every level of the profession. He has served with distinction as a classroom teacher—selected as a National Teacher of the Year by the Amgen Foundation – master and mentor teach...

Education & Schools, Child Abuse - school, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, child, student, Title IX, Title 9, mandatory reporting, school liability, student sexual abuse, standard of care, sexual misconduct, grooming, student safety, bullying, sex discrimination, child sexual abuse, defense expert, plaintiff expert, negligant hiring

20+ years as Professor and Director of an Educational Leadership Ph.D./Ed.D. Program. Experienced expert. Multi-award-winning teacher. Expert on state and federal mandates in hiring, supervision, retention, and prevention of educator sexual misconduct directed toward students in schools and other settings. Retained nationwide by plaintiffs and defendants on numerous abuse claims from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and through the present. For over two decades, taught doctoral and master’s degree students (who were K-12 superintendents, principals, teachers, coaches, counselors, and leaders of youth-serving organizations) to assess their operations, policies, and procedures in relation to mandatory reporting, federal law, other statutes, and best practices in student sexual abuse prevention. Taught Title IX (including statutes, regulations, and administrative guidelines), monitored Title IX program compliance, and was appointed by D'Youville University as a Title IX Task Force Member. W...

Psychology, Education & Schools - Autism, PTSD, ADHD, Assistive Technology, IEP, Individualized Education Plan, Due Process, Special Education, Psychoeducational Assessment, Neurodivergence, Abuse, Trauma, Custody, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQ, Parental Alienation, Education, Parenting

Dr. Adam Bruno is a licensed educational psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Dr. Bruno specializes in the evaluation and treatment of both children and adults with autism, ADHD, trauma, intellectual disability, parental alienation, and other psychological disorders. Dr. Bruno currently has a private practice in Los Angeles where he provides services to children and adults online and in his office. He also provides services to children in schools. Dr. Bruno has given multiple trainings on disabilities, the IEP process, and provision of services to both providers and parents of children with disabilities. He is currently on the advisory board at Special Needs Network. As an expert witness, Dr. Bruno has multiple areas of expertise and has taken cases in multiple states. He is able to work both virtually and in person, and can conduct psychological, educational, and custody reviews and evaluations.

Fort Myers, Florida

Education & Schools, Psychology - Special Education, LRE, FAPE, Title IX/Sexual Assault, Accidents & Educational Need, ADA/504 Accommodations, Disability Rights, Disproportionality, Racial Discrimination/Title VI, Emotionally Disturbed/Autistic Students, Seclusion/Restraints, School Safety/Violence, Bullying/Harassment, Discipline/Suspension, School Shootings

Dr. Howie Knoff is one of the most experienced, successful, conscientious, creative, and retained K-12 and child/adolescent psychology Expert Witnesses in the country. He focuses on the details of each case, connecting information that initially appear unrelated while finding missing nuances and links that other experts miss. A Licensed Psychologist (FL), Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Past-President of the National Association of School Psychologists, and Senior Fellow (Center for Model Schools), Howie has been an Expert Witness in innumerable Federal and State Court cases, as well as Due Process Hearings and mediations nationwide since 1993. These cases have focused on IDEA and Special Education Procedures, School Psychology Assessment/Intervention Disputes, Psychological Misdiagnoses and Mental Health Services, 504 Accommodations and Disability Rights, Title IX Sexual Harassment Violations, Disproportionality and Racial Discrimination/Equity, Emotionally Disturb...

Boca Raton, Florida

Education & Schools, Disability Evaluation - special education, assistive technology , adaptive equipment , IEPs, placement, evaluations, Transition, Functional Behavioral Assessment, transition, supervision, Behavior Intervention Plans, goals, related services, IDEA, 504 plans

As an educational administrator, consultant, and special education specialist, I have had more than four decades of experience working with students, families, schools, and educational systems. My career has focused on supporting students with disabilities, strengthening educational programs, and helping schools navigate the increasingly complex landscape of special education compliance, instructional support, and behavioral intervention. I earned a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Concordia University Chicago. I also hold a Certification in Special Education from Touro College, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education from Hofstra University. My professional certifications include New York State certifications in Educational Administration (SAS), Educational District Administration (SDA), Early Childhood Education (N–6), and Special Education (N–12). In addition, she ho...

Fort Myers, Florida

Psychology, Education & Schools - Psychological Trauma, Behavior, Disabilities, Group Home Abuse, Autism, Mental Health, Public Education, Threat Assessment, Physical Abuse, Title II, Evaluation, Special Education, Discipline, Sexual Abuse, IEP, Anxiety/Depression, 504, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Adults

Dr. Taylor holds a PhD in Professional Psychology/School, Community and Clinical Child Psychology (APA-accredited program) from the University of Pennsylvania, MA in Multicultural Counseling from Teachers College/Columbia University, MEd in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College/Columbia University, and BS in Psychology from the University of Florida. She also has graduate certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis and Educational Leadership. Her predoctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology was at the Children's Seashore House/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and her four-year National Institute of Mental Health-funded postdoctoral fellowship was at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor has been involved in 100+ legal cases based on her extensive clinical training and experience, as well as decades of experience overseeing programs of individuals with trauma, emotional, physical, learning, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a variety of sett...

Jacksonville, Florida

Education & Schools, School Safety - Childcare Licensing, Program Oversight, Child Abuse, Daycare Standards, Negligence, Child Injury, Mandated Reporting, Preschool Safety, Policy & Procedures, Early Education, Compliance, Early Learning Policy, Negligent Supervision, Afterschool Programs, Child Welfare, Industry Standards, Child Safety, Standards of Care

Dr. Saralyn Grass is a nationally recognized expert in school and child care policy, educational settings, early learning standards and child safety in youth-serving programs. With over two decades of experience in overseeing, developing and evaluating educational systems she brings a unique combination of high-level policy knowledge and real-world operational insight.  Dr. Grass has served in leadership roles at both the state and municipal levels. She has written administrative rules governing early learning programs, advised on child care legislation and led statewide initiatives focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Her work includes drafting and enforcing provider standards related to supervision, mandated reporting, injury documentation and environmental safety. As a leader in program oversight, she has directed teams responsible for reviewing provider compliance, conducting incident reviews and developing corrective-action plans. She works closely with le...

Jacksonville, Florida

Education & Schools - Reading, Literacy, Early Literacy, Writing, Literacy Intervention, Dyslexia, Phonics Assessment, Tutoring Program Evaluation, Literacy Coaching, Curriculum Design and Development, Reading Assessment, Writing Assessment, Struggling Readers, English Language Learners, Students with Learning Disabilities, Reading Psychology

Expert Witness Profile – Dr. Robert H. Kelly, Ph.D. Dr. Robert H. Kelly is a nationally recognized authority in reading, literacy, and early childhood learning, with over two decades of experience as an educator, researcher, and nonprofit leader. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of READ USA, Inc., a Jacksonville-based nonprofit dedicated to closing the literacy gap by providing evidence-based literacy tutoring, large-scale book distribution, professional development for educators, and workforce training for teen tutors. Education and Credentials Dr. Kelly earned his Ph.D. in Education from The Ohio State University, specializing in Reading and Literacy in Early and Middle Childhood. He also holds a Master of Science in School Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of North Florida. He is professionally certified by the Florida Department of Education in Prekindergarten/Primary Education ...

Jacksonville, Florida

Education & Schools, School Safety - school evaluation, sexual abuse, child custody school evaluation, school standards of care, school safety, education standards of care, school related accidents, education, higher education, secondary education, elementary education, playground accidents, athletics and recreation

William L. Bainbridge, Ph.D., FACFE, is a forensic education expert with extensive experience in school, college and preschool related accidents, incidents & sexual abuse/sexual assault and educational evaluation for child custody. He has been court qualified as a schooling and education standards/policy expert in over 30 states. President and CEO of the SchoolMatch® Institute and Distinguished Research Professor at The University of Dayton, he is the former superintendent of three school districts in Ohio and Virginia and served on the executive staff of the Ohio Department of Education.