About Dr. David Bateman 

David F. Bateman, Ph.D., is a former professor in Pennsylvania where he taught courses on special education law, assessment, and IEP development. He has also worked as a due process hearing officer, building administrator, and classroom teacher for students with a range of disabilities, and been the author or co-author of over 30 books.

He has spent his career focused on helping schools support students with disabilities—not just because it's required by law, but because it's the right thing to do. He believes in empowering educators and parents to feel confident and legally sound in the decisions they make for students with disabilities.

Dr. Bateman uses his background in litigation and special education law to help school districts stay in compliance, recover from disputes, and most importantly, build proactive, meaningful supports for students and better relationships with parents. He also works with state agencies on system-level change and policy improvement.

His goal is to support leaders in leading with clarity and confidence in a complex legal landscape.