Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference Sponsored by William & Mary Law School as a Fundraiser for the PELE Special Education Advocacy Program (January 30, 2009)

William & Mary Law School, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association,
the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, and the Peninsula Autism Society
are co-sponsoring a
Wrightslaw Special Education Program as a Fundraiser for the
Parents Engaged for Learning Equality (PELE)
Special Education Advocacy Program
on
Friday, January 30, 2009

This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference with Pete Wright and Pam Wright is being co-sponsored by the William & Mary Law School, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia* and the Peninsula Autism Society as a fundraiser for the Parents Engaged for Learning Equality (PELE) Special Education Advocacy Program.

This one-day special education law and advocacy program will focus on four areas:

8:00-9:00	Registration
9:00-10:30	Introductions IDEA History and Overview Section 1400 Findings, Purpose Section 1401 Definitions: Special Education, Related Services, LD, etc. Section 1412 Extended School Year, Child Find, Least Restrictive Environment/Mainstreaming/Inclusion, Private Placements, Statewide Assessments
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-12:00	Understanding Tests and Measurements, and the Bell Curve, Standard Scores, Scale Scores, % ranks, Grade Equivalent, Age Equivalent Section 1414(a) Evaluations and Re-Evaluations Section 1414(d) IEPs, Present Levels of Performance, Goals and Objectives
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-2:30	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
2:30-2:45	Break
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
4:00-4:30	Questions and Answers

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.

Your registration fee includes two books, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy (retail value $50.00), lunch and beverages.

Registration Fee
By January 23

Individual
$85

Professional (includes credits)
$160

H&W / Parents **
$110

W&M Student
$35

* LASEVA attorneys can register at no charge, books included. Please call to register.

** The H&W / Parents rate applies to parents, step-parents, and custodial parents/ grandparents/ caregivers who are involved in raising a child with a disability. A couple will receive one set of books.

Note: Walk-In registration available for an additional $25.00. Register today and save!

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Credits: 0.6 CEU's (continuing education units) and 6 CLE's (continuing legal education) credits have been approved for this conference.

Snow Date: February 13, 2009.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds available if written or verbal notification is not received by 5 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009.

Vendor Opportunities: Tables available for $150.00. Call today to reserve.

Questions? Please contact Debra Pratt by email, or by phone at 877-529-4332.

Parking is located along Richmond Road and Stadium Drive. Parking also available at William and Mary Hall parking lot. Print parking pass.


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