Programs

ERC works to ensure all children stay in school and thrive by providing free consultations concerning general education information, and free direct legal advice and representation.

Consultations
ERC offers 30-minute free consultations to any individual statewide with a PK-12 education question that meets ERC criteria. Consultations do not include legal advice.

ERC Families
ERC provides free limited scope representation to qualifying families statewide. Capacity is limited and determined after an initial consultation with the family and based on financial eligibility guidelines.

Juvenile Court Appointments
ERC accepts limited representation education counsel juvenile court appointments in Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster Counties. ERC assists juveniles in getting appropriate education support so they can successfully exit the system.

High Risk Youth
ERC collaborates with entities in Douglas County to provide trauma-informed education supports for youth that have been sexually trafficked.

Action for Equity
From time to time, the law requires expertise in administrative and court proceedings to obtain educational remedies. ERC undertakes legal action as part of achieving systemic change.

ERC trainings help build an alliance of educational advocates across the state by providing conferences, tailored instruction and coaching on the multitude of education laws that impact student rights and obligations.

Foundational Training
ERC provides free group training sessions that give an overview of education law, family and student rights, and the rights of youth involved in the juvenile system.

Advanced Education Law Training
ERC engages in fee-based in-depth training tailored to the specific needs of an organization.

Continuing Legal Education
ERC offers by-invitation-only free continuing legal education (CLE) including an annual 8-hour special education deep dive.

University Partnerships
ERC collaborates with university partners offering externships, trainings, and teaching clinics.

ERC engages in research and data sharing to drive better outcomes for students across Nebraska.

Policy Advocacy
ERC’S policy work includes review of all pending legislation every legislative session. We testify on bills of interest in an effort to improve educational equity statewide.

Publications & Law Review Articles
ERC submits articles for publication to build community knowledge and promote public engagement in education issues.

Contracted Research
ERC’s expertise is called upon by various organizations and governmental entities who contract with ERC to review education programs, collect data, and recommend ways to improve equitable outcomes for students.

Collection of Data & Analysis
ERC gathers quantitative and qualitative data from all of its work to inform programming and the public.