Special Education Expert Witness & Litigation Support

Inclusive Education Consultants provides nationwide special education expert witness services to attorneys handling litigation and disputes under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related federal and state education laws.


Our work is grounded in more than 15 years of professional experience in special education leadership, compliance, and program oversight, with a focus on providing independent, litigation-ready analysis that assists counsel in case evaluation, strategy, and resolution.


Professional Background & Expertise

Inclusive Education Consultants is led by a seasoned educational leader with extensive experience in:

  • Special education program design and implementation
  • IDEA and Section 504 compliance
  • IEP development, implementation, and evaluation
  • FAPE and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) determinations
  • Systemic program review and corrective action planning


Expert Witness Services for Attorneys


The firm is retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide expert witness services, including:

  • Independent review of educational records and evaluations
  • Written expert reports aligned with statutory and regulatory standards
  • Retrospective and prospective FAPE analyses
  • Programmatic and systemic compliance evaluations
  • Depositions, administrative hearings, and trial testimony

All opinions are developed using accepted educational standards, regulatory guidance, and professional practice, and are structured to withstand scrutiny in administrative, state, and federal proceedings.


Litigation-Focused, Independent Analysis


Inclusive Education Consultants maintains a neutral, independent posture in all engagements. Our role is not advocacy, but to provide clear, defensible expert opinions that assist counsel in understanding the educational issues at the center of each case.

Engagements often involve:

  • Multi-year student records
  • Complex factual and procedural histories
  • Allegations of systemic failures or denial of educational benefit
  • Competing expert opinions

Our analysis is designed to bring clarity and structure to these matters.


Nationwide Representation


Based in New Jersey, Inclusive Education Consultants provides expert witness services nationwide, including matters in Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.


David Jacobs, Ed.D., special education expert witness and education law consultant

Special Education Expert Witness for IDEA, Section 504 & IEP Litigation

Providing litigation-ready expert analysis, reports, depositions, and testimony in special education disputes nationwide.
Led by a sitting high school principal and former Director of Special Services with 15+ years of experience.

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