SOLD OUT!
Riding
the Wave to Understanding
Special Education Law
with Peter Wright, Esq. and
Pamela Darr Wright
Louisville,
Kentucky, August 4, 2006
Wrightslaw
Special Education and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw
training program with Pete
Wright and Pam
Wright, is being brought to you by KY-SPIN
and FIND of Louisville.
 The
program will be held at:
University
of Louisville
Shelby Campus
9001 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY
40222 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.
Download the
information and registration form here. Agenda
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00-10:30 | Introductions
& Review Agenda.
Overview: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA 2004); Findings and Purposes; Definitions; "Catchall Statute"
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), 10-day Notice, State Assessments, Accommodations
| | 10:30-10:45 | Break |
| 10:45-12:00 | IDEA
2004 (cont'd): Evaluations; Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs); Procedural
Safeguards; Tests & Measurements & the Bell Curve |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 | Review;
Section 504; No Child Left Behind Act; Tests & Measurements & the Bell
Curve (review); SMART IEPs; Advocacy Strategies - Rule of Adverse Assumptions
& Crisis Management | | 2:30-2:45 |
Break | | 2:45-4:00 | Advocacy
Strategies (cont'd): Conflict; Obstacles to Effective Advocacy; Negotiating; Organizing
the File; Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluation; Letters & Paper Trails;
School Meetings: Preparation & Survival Strategies | | 4:00-4:30 | Questions
and Answers | Your
registration includes Wrightslaw
IDEA 2004 and
Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition ($35.00 combined retail
value).
Registration
| PAID
by July 14th
(Early
Bird) | Postmarked
After July 14th (Regular) |
|
Professional
(CEU's pending/
6 CLE credits approved)
| $115.00 | $135.00 |
Individual/Parent | $95.00 | $115.00 |
Parent
Team * | $125.00 | $145.00 |
*
Couples will receive one set of books and two lunches.
Your registration fee also
includes a continental breakfast, refreshments at breaks, lunch and free parking.
Download
the information and registration form here. You
may register online, by mail or fax. No onsite registrations. Mail
your completed registration form to:
KY-SPIN
10301-B Deering Road
Louisville, KY 40272 Please
make check payable to KY-SPIN, Inc. No personal checks accepted after July 24,
2006. A returned check automatically cancels registration. To
Register Online Register
online at http://www.kyspin.com. Credit card
payment accepted only online. To
Register by Fax Please
fill out the registration
form (registration tentative until payment received) and fax to (502) 937-6464.
Questions?
A limited number of Parent Scholarships are pending. To ask questions about
the conference or for more information on Scholarship opportunities contact Roberta
Alston at (800) 525-7746 or e-mail roberta@kyspin.com. Wrightslaw
programs often fill up early - don't miss out! Register today! Logistics,
Directions, Accommodations Directions
University of Louisville,
Shelby Campus, 9001 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 From
I-65 North: Take the I-264 (Watterson Xway) East exit. After traveling approximately
7 miles,
take Exit 20A (Shelbyville Rd. E, US 60/Middletown). Shelby Campus
is 2 miles on the left. From
I-65 South: Take the I-264 (Watterson Xway) East exit. Follow the directions
above. From
Airport: Take the I-264 (Watterson Xway) East exit. Follow the directions
above. From
I-64 East: Take Exit 12B (I-264 East/Watterson Xway). Then take Exit 20A (Shelbyville
Rd.,
US 60/Middletown). Shelby Campus is 2 miles on the left. From
I-64 West: Take Exit 15 (Hurstbourne Pkwy., Middletown/Jeffersontown/ Shelby
Campus). Turn
right on Hurstbourne Pkwy. Travel approximately 2 miles to the
intersection of Shelbyville Rd. (US 60).
Turn left on to Shelbyville Rd. Shelby
Campus is approximately ¼ mile on the right. I-71
South: Take the I-264 (Watterson Xway) West exit. This is a left turn. Take
the Shelbyville Road
East exit (US 60/Middletown). Shelby Campus is 2 miles
on the left.
Click here for directions from MapQuest.
Parking
Parking is free on-site.
Airports
Louisville
International Airport is approximately 10-12 miles from conference site.
Restaurants
Applebee's
Grill & Bar
12913 Shelbyville Road
502-254-3232
|
Tony
Roma's Famous Ribs
150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy
502-327-8500
|
Olive
Garden
1320 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
502-339-7190
|
Outback
Steak House
4621 Shelbyville Road
502-895-4329
|
Asian
Pearl Chinese
2060 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
502-495-6800
|
Denny's
337 Whittington Pkwy
502-423-0489
|
Macaroni
Grill
401 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
502-423-9220
|
TGI
Fridays
9990 Linn Station Rd
502-425-8185
|
Accommodations
|
AmeriSuites
- Louisville East
701 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
502-426-0119
|
Red
Carpet Inn of Louisville
1640 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40220
502-491-7320
|
Best
Western Brownsboro Inn
4805 Brownsboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
502-893-2551
|
Holiday
Inn Hurstbourne**
1325 S Hurstbourne
Louisville, KY 40222
502-426-2600
(Shuttle service available)
|
|
Courtyard
by Marriott
9608 Blairwood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
502-429-0006
|
Ramada
Inn East Louisville
1902 Embassy Square Blvd
Louisville, KY 40299
502-491-2577
Mention Wrightslaw Training Program to receive
discount room rate of $69.00. Reservations must be made by July
21, 2006.
|
Marriott
Louisville East
1903 Embassy Square Blvd
Louisville, KY 40299
502-499-6220
|
Four
Points Sheraton of Louisville
9802 Bunsen Way
Louisville, KY 40299
502-499-0000
|
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so people can get reliable information and support.
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