Dana Jonson

Attorney Dana Jonson, a Civil Rights attorney in Connecticut, specializes in defending the rights of children with disabilities within the education system. Her practice encompasses the entire special education process, including PPT meetings and litigation in State or Federal Courts. Dana also hosts workshops for parents and educators to deepen their understanding of legal and civil rights in special education.

A Northeastern University School of Law alumna, Dana's unique insights are enriched by her prior experience as a special education teacher and administrator in Boston, where she earned a K-12 certification in Intensive Special Needs. Her academic credentials also include an MS in Education from Simmons College, focusing on Intensive Special Needs, and a BS in Psychology from Fairfield University.

Dana is admitted to practice in the Connecticut State and Federal Bar, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. Her personal connection to the field is deepened by her role as a mother to five children with varying special education needs and as a foster parent. Dana also shares her expertise through her podcast, "Special Ed on Special Ed," available at SpecialEd.fm, offering insights into the intersection of special education and legal advocacy.