Civil rights attorney representing children with disabilities through the special education process.
Attorney Dana Jonson is in private practice in Connecticut. Her practice is focused exclusively on the representation of children with disabilities through the Special Education Process. Her professional experience helping families through these challenging issues in school districts across the state includes representation at PPTs and Mediation, as well as litigation in Due Process and Federal Court. Dana is a graduate of the Northeastern University School of Law. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Education from Simmons College, with a focus on Intensive Special Needs, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Fairfield University. Prior to attending law school, Dana worked as a special education teacher and administrator in Boston, MA.
In addition to her work as an attorney, Dana is an Educational Surrogate in Connecticut for children in DCF with special education needs. In that role, she holds the parental rights under the IDEA and advocates for this most vulnerable population. Dana has also been a foster parent.
Additionally, Dana is a member of the Counsel of Parents Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and currently serves on the COPAA Executive Board of Directors as Treasurer.
