Nova Southeastern University
Morris Auditorium
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

Program Description

Participants will learn about changes in IDEA 2004 including:

• New requirements for initial evaluations, reevaluations & parental consent
• New requirements for IEPs, IEP goals, IEP teams, IEP meetings
• New eligibility issues for students with specific learning disabilities
• New procedural requirements and timelines, including the “Due Process Complaint Notice” and “Resolution (IEP) Session.”

Participants will learn about requirements in No Child Left Behind including:

• Reading and research based instruction
• Highly qualified teachers
• Parental rights and options
• High stakes testing

Participants will also learn how to:

• Use tests and measurements to measure progress
• Write SMART IEPs
• Use tactics and strategies for effective advocacy

Your registration includes continental breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee break, Wrightslaw IDEA 2004, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, Second Edition, and Florida Statutes & State Board of Education Rules ($50.00 combined retail value).

Mail your completed registration form to:

The Unicorn Children's Foundation
3350 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Ste. A28
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Make checks payable to: The Unicorn Children's Foundation

Fax your completed registration form to:

(561) 620-9376

Questions? Questions should be directed to Sharon Alexander, M.H.Sc. by phone (888) 782-8321 or by fax (561) 620-9376.

Additional Information: CEUs have been approved for 1.2 units (12 contact hours) and CLE's have been approved for 14 general credits.

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Logistics, Directions, Accommodations

Directions

Nova Southeastern University, Morris Auditorium, 3301 College Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

From I-95 or Florida's Turnpike: Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive exit. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side.

From University Drive: From North of I-595, Take University Drive south 1 ½ miles past I-595 to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd). Turn left (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side.

From South of Griffin Road: Take University Drive north approximately 2 miles past Griffin Road to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.). Turn right (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side.

From I-75: From Miami heading north or west coast/Naples heading east, Merge onto I-595 eastbound (towards Fort Lauderdale). Exit at University Drive exit, turn right (south). Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles on University Drive to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side.

Click here for a PDF campus map.

Please click here for directions from MapQuest.

Parking

Parking is available on campus free of charge.

Airports

Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
Approximately 10 miles from conference location.

Accommodations

*A special rate of $89.00 per night is available at Courtyard by Marriott. Reference "IDEA Symposium" to receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be made prior to October 16th. Beyond this date, the conference rate will be honored on an as-available basis.

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