LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In Las Vegas, parents are increasingly turning to legal action to secure special education services for their children, with due process complaints against the Clark County School District (CCSD) rising significantly in recent years.
Cynthia Johnston, a special education attorney and mother of a child with autism, has dedicated her career to helping parents navigate the complex legal landscape of special education. She assists families in filing due process complaints, a formal notice used when there is a disagreement over a child’s special education needs.
“I have a daughter with autism and I really struggled to get her services in the public school,” Johnston explained, highlighting her motivation to attend law school and become an advocate for other families…