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The Catamaran Resort and Spa
3999 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109
Program Description
One-day special education law and advocacy programs focus on four
areas:
- special
education law, rights and responsibilities
- tests
and measurements to measure progress & regression
- SMART
IEPs
- introduction
to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
Wrightslaw
programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators,
health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children
with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not
disability specific.
Agenda
| 7:30-9:00 |
Registration and morning refreshments - Exhibits Open |
| 9:00-10:30 |
Introductions
- IDEA
History and Overview
- Section
1400 Findings, Purpose
- Section
1401 Definitions: Special Education, Related Services, LD,
etc.
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| 10:30-10:45 |
Break - Exhibits Open |
| 10:45-12:00 |
- Section
1412 Extended School Year, Child Find, Least Restrictive
Environment/Mainstreaming/Inclusion, Private Placements,
Statewide Assessments
- Understanding
Tests and Measurements, and the Bell Curve, Standard Scores,
Scale Scores, % ranks, Grade Equivalent, Age Equivalent
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| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch - Exhibits Open |
| 1:00-2:30 |
- Section
1414 Evaluations and IEPs
- Section
1415 Prior Written Notice, Procedural Safeguards Notice,
Mediation, Due Process Hearing, Appeal, Discipline, Age
of Majority
- Section
504, ADA, FERPA
- NCLB
No Child Left Behind
- Litigation:
Special Ed Caselaw
- S.M.A.R.T.
IEPs
- Special
Ed Advocacy for the Parent, Advocate, and Parent’s
Attorney
- Legal,
systemic and “school culture” obstacles to compliance
with IDEA-04
The
Parent as the Special Ed Manager and Expert
- Developing
the Master Plan
- Knowing
the Rules of the Game
- Recognizing
and Avoiding the Fatal Obstacles
- How
to Deal with Conflict, a Healthy and Normal event
- Crisis,
Emergency, Help
- Organization
of the Child’s File
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| 2:30-2:45 |
Break - Exhibits Open |
| 2:45-4:00 |
- Tactics
and Strategies
- Rule
of Adverse Assumptions
- Private
Evaluations
- Paper
Trails
- The
Letter to the Stranger
- 5
Ws + H + E
- Preparation
for Meetings
- Meeting
Strategies
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| 4:00-4:30 |
Questions
and Answers |
Registration
| Registration Fee |
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After November 14, 2012 |
| Individual |
$150 |
$175 |
Conference fee
includes morning refreshments, catered banquet-style lunch and three books Wrightslaw:
Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw:
From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, and Wrightslaw:
All About IEPs.
This Conference is Sold Out! Please email the San Diego Autism Society to be put on a wait list. The wait list is now CLOSED. Take a look at other Wrightslaw conferences in the state of California.
Credits: .6 CEU's (continuing education units) through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education and 6 CLE's (continuing legal credits) through the State Bar of California have been approved for this conference.
Scholarships: Current members of the San Diego Autism Society can apply for Stauffer Grants for partial or full scholarships through our website. Funding may be available for clients served by the Regional Centers in California. Attendees should contact their Regional Center Service Coordinator.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be given after January 1, 2013.
Exhibitor Information: If you are interested in exhibiting at the event please email.
Questions? Contact the Autism Society by email, by calling 858-715-0678, by faxing 858-712-1510 or by mailing the San Diego ASA, P.O. Box 420908, San Diego, CA 92141-0908.
Wrightslaw
programs often fill up early - don't miss out!
Logistics,
Directions, Accommodations
Directions
Click here for directions to the Catamaran Resort and Spa.
Parking
Parking for attendees who are not a guest of the Catamaran will be $5 for the day.
Airports
San Diego International Airport/Lindbergh Field (SAN)
(approximately 9 miles to venue)
Accommodations
The Catamaran is offering a 15% room discount to those who mention they are attending the Wrightslaw conference and reference the sponsor, the San Diego Autism Society. Interested parties must call the toll free number 800-422-8386 and register by phone. Online registration will not receive the discount.
We built
the California Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities so people can get reliable
information and support.
The State Yellow Pages
has many useful resources - evaluators, educational consultants, academic
tutors, support groups, grassroots organizations, advocates, attorneys
and others who help parents get services for their children.
If you provide a service, sign up to be listed on the Yellow
Pages for Kids with Disabilities - this is a free service from Wrightslaw.
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