Center for Law and Education Offers Assistance on a Fee-for-Service Basis

Much of CLE's assistance to others is supported by funds from particular sources. (See "With Thanks.") This includes, for example, our foundation- and Department of Education-funded project work, assistance to member offices of the National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems, assistance to Massachusetts poverty-law attorneys through the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation, and member services for those who have joined our Community Action for Public Schools.

When CLE's help is requested for work beyond the levels that these funds can support or for work outside the areas designated by those funding sources, we provide help, as availability permits, on a fee-for-service basis. This includes, for example, other legal assistance generally in an 'of counsel' capacity to attorneys representing students in matters pertaining to obtaining quality education and improved educational outcomes. Assistance may also be provided in cases raising significant legal issues affecting the civil rights of students from low-income families. In addition, CLE attorneys are available to provide training to attorneys, parents and/or educators about the right of all students to participate in all programs and to attain high standards.

Requests for training can be made by calling CLE at (617)-451-0855 or (202) 986-3000. Requests for legal assistance can be addressed more expeditiously if the request is in writing and includes factual information, as relevant and necessary, and identifies the particular legal issue(s) for which assistance is sought. Contact CLE by sending your correspondence to: Paul Weckstein, Center for Law and Education, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20009 or Kathleen Boundy, Center for Law and Education, 37 Temple Place, suite 303, Boston, MA 02111.