Education & Schools Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

Education & Schools, School Safety - Education, Discrimination, Employment, Unfair Labor & Wrongful Termination, Governance, Special Education, IDEA/IEP, ADA, 504s, Accommodations, School Safety & Security, Student Safety, Standard & Duty of Care, Supervision, Sexual Abuse, Bullying, Mandated Reporting, School Reviews and Evaluations

Dr. Jon D. Sand is an expert in pre-K-12 Education and Student Support Services in Higher Education. With over 35 years of direct experience, he holds multiple requisite education teaching and administrative credentials, having completed a Doctor of Education degree in K-12 Educational Leadership with a Master of Science degree in Special Education. His expertise covers best practices in general and special education teaching, learning, interventions, due process, special needs eligibility and case management. Further, Dr. Sand has significant direct experience with Human Resources and school site safety, including student supervision, teacher, classified employee evaluations, management performance reviews, and overall district governance and operations. Dr. Sand is qualified to provide evaluative consultations and reviews of public and private schools. This stems from his tenure in K-12 education in completing accurate assessments of a students' educational needs, evaluating K-12...

Lambertville, New Jersey

Education & Schools, School Safety - Title IX, 1983, wrongful death, school and youth-serving agency liability, negligent hiring, personal injury, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying, physical abuse, student/child supervision, special education, child custody & school review, school security, daycare, camps, colleges & universities

At School Liability Expert Group, we provide services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with the development of pleadings, deposition focus and questions, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, developing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Through the experience of its founder, Dr. Edward Dragan, and expert witness, Dr. John Doherty, along with a highly trained staff, School Liability Expert Group provides quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. John F. Doherty Ed.D. is an experienced public and private school educator who has focused his work on improving schools through effective hiring practices, supervision and training of staff, and building a school culture of sustainability. He has over 35 years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superinte...

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

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 both psychological and educational reviews and evaluations.

Margate, New Jersey

Education & Schools, School Safety - Special education law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), IEP (Individualized Education Program), FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), School Restraints, Educational assessments, Behavioral interventions, Inclusion strategies, ADA

Dr. David Jacobs is an esteemed special education expert with extensive experience in educational leadership, inclusive practices, and special education litigation. He currently serves as the Director of Special Services at Mainland Regional High School, overseeing Child Study Teams, special education teachers, Section 504 Plans, School Wellness Team, related services, and paraprofessionals. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Inclusive Practices, Dr. Jacobs has dedicated over a decade to advocating for the rights of students with disabilities and improving educational outcomes through innovative program development. Key Expertise: Special Education Law Compliance: Expert knowledge of federal and state regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, and ADA, with proven success in ensuring compliance and advocating for student rights. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Specialized in IEP development, review, and litigation, Dr. Jacobs has provided expert analysis and testi...