Education & Schools Expert Witnesses in Washington

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.

Sammamish, Washington

Disability Evaluation, Education & Schools - School Psycholgist, Special Education, IEP, 504, Transition Services, Evaluation Report, Educational Assessment, IDEA Compliance, FAPE, Educational Equity, Inclusion, LRE, Reevaluation, Interpreting Assessments, Cognitive Test, Health impairment, Accommodations, Modifications, Disability Rights, Specific Learning Disability

Dr. Meg Iyer School Psychologist, Educational Leader & Expert Consultant I am an experienced school psychologist and educational leader dedicated to promoting educational equity and inclusive practices for students with disabilities. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in psychoeducational evaluations, transition planning, and MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) implementation. I have a strong background in developing data-driven interventions and providing professional development to educators to improve student outcomes. Currently, I serve as Associate Dean at Bellevue College’s Occupational & Life Skills program and as a Transition Specialist at the Center for Change in Transition Services, where I lead training and consultation efforts for school districts across Washington State. Additionally, I am an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University, teaching graduate courses in school psychology and supervising interns. My work focuses on helping school systems better ...

Usk, Washington

Education & Schools, School Safety - School Administration, School Counseling, Special Education, Student Safeguarding, Sexual Harassment

I have served a total of 21 years in the education field as a teacher, counselor, and principal. Prior to my entry into the education field I worked as a mental health case manager and directed/managed a developmental disability agency. I have experience in both public and private overseas schools, including IB schools. I have worked cases involving wrongful death, sexual assaults, special education negligence, and counselor breach of duty. Additionally I have been an adjunct professor in psychology, and intercultural communications for international educators. I've pesented at education conferences focused on student supports and safeguarding. I've successfully developed expert witness reports for cases in several states. I am skilled at research and tying key information (including industry standards and state statutes) to my opinions. Lastly I enjoy this work.