PRACTICE AREAS
Employment & Labor
School & Education
School Employment
Special Education
EDUCATION
University of Southern Maine, M.S.,
1997
University of Montana, M.S. , 1992
Macalester College, B.A.,
cum laude, 1990
MEMBERSHIPS
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ("ASCD")
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE
The Opportunity Alliance
Board Member
Chocorua Lake Conservancy
Board Member, Secretary
PRACTICE AREAS
Employment & Labor
School & Education
School Employment
Special Education
EDUCATION
University of Southern Maine, M.S.,
1997
University of Montana, M.S. , 1992
Macalester College, B.A.,
cum laude, 1990
MEMBERSHIPS
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ("ASCD")
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE
The Opportunity Alliance
Board Member
Chocorua Lake Conservancy
Board Member, Secretary
Penelope Wheeler-Abbott is a non-lawyer Education and Human Resources specialist who joined the firm in 2012. Penny’s practice focuses on a wide range of education and human resources issues for our clients. She provides our school clients with consultation and support in the areas of special education, employee supervision and conduct, student matters, and policy topics.
In the special education arena, Penny works closely with school districts in preparing for special education mediations, complaint investigations, and due process hearings and she provides in-service training and on-going consultation about special education matters. Penny also regularly conducts a wide variety of investigations for public and private sector clients including investigations of harassment, discrimination, and Title IX complaints and employee and student misconduct, including student bullying allegations. In addition, Penny provides consultation support to clients regarding employee supervision and evaluation.
Penny joined the firm after 17 years as a teacher and a school administrator in Southern Maine. She has extensive experience in dealing with employee, student, and education issues of all kinds and maintains her certifications as a teacher, building administrator, and assistant superintendent.
Penelope Wheeler-Abbott is a non-lawyer Education and Human Resources specialist who joined the firm in 2012. Penny’s practice focuses on a wide range of education and human resources issues for our clients. She provides our school clients with consultation and support in the areas of special education, employee supervision and conduct, student matters, and policy topics.
In the special education arena, Penny works closely with school districts in preparing for special education mediations, complaint investigations, and due process hearings and she provides in-service training and on-going consultation about special education matters. Penny also regularly conducts a wide variety of investigations for public and private sector clients including investigations of harassment, discrimination, and Title IX complaints and employee and student misconduct, including student bullying allegations. In addition, Penny provides consultation support to clients regarding employee supervision and evaluation.
Penny joined the firm after 17 years as a teacher and a school administrator in Southern Maine. She has extensive experience in dealing with employee, student, and education issues of all kinds and maintains her certifications as a teacher, building administrator, and assistant superintendent.
ARTICLES
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Proposed Seismic Shift in Title IX Responsibilities for K-12 Nationwide
Winter 2019
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Hanging on Every Word: Google Vault and Draft Emails
Summer 2018
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Making the Grade in the Era of Proficiency: Report Cards, Transcripts, and Students with Disabilities
Spring 2018
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Third Time's a Charm? Another PEPG Implementation Deadline Change and Other Updates
Spring 2016
PRESENTATIONS
- 2019 Maine Special Education Law Summer Institute
July 9-12, 2019
- Annual Special Education Summit
December 1, 2017
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A New Take on School Consolidation: The Budget Bill Reforms and Other Critical Developments in School Law
September 8, 2017
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Making the Grade in Special Education: Measuring Success, Eligibility, and the Delivery of FAPE in a Standards World
December 2, 2016
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Maine Special Education Law Institute
July 12-15, 2016
