This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is designed specifically for professionals who work with children with special needs in the school setting. Those who should attend include: School Administrators, Superintendents, Board Members, Principals, Teachers, Attorneys
With the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, professionals working with special needs children know that an understanding of special education law is crucial. You need to know the law in order to deal with complex questions that arise on a regular basis. (see
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Comply With the Latest Special Education Laws to Avoid Liability
With the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, professionals working with special needs children know that an understanding of special education law is crucial. You need to know the law in order to deal with complex questions that arise on a regular basis. Who pays when a special needs child is placed in private schooling at the parents' election? How can a school create the least restrictive environment and promote inclusion to the best interests of all students? It can be costly if you don't know. Register today!
Strengthen your knowledge of how recent special education legislation affects school policies and operation.
Evaluate the legal protection offered by the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Successfully handle disciplinary actions for students with disabilities.
Explore the role of manifestation determination reviewing the legality of disciplinary actions.
Understand the rights of special needs students so you can avoid inadvertent illegal actions that may lead to a lawsuit.
ESTABLISHING THE FRAMEWORK OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW 8:30 - 9:30, Barbara Loughman
Introduction to Special Education Law
History
Federal Statute
Federal Regulations
NH Statute
NH Regulations
Landmark Cases, e.g. Rowley
BASICS 9:30 - 10:15 and 10:30 - 10:45, Barbara Loughman
Referral/Eligibility for Service
Child Find
Early Intervention Programs
Identification Process/Evaluation Team
IEP/IEP Team
Placement
LRE
Qualifications of Service Providers
Unilateral Placement
FAPE
Consent
SUCCESSFULLY HANDLING DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS 10:45 - 11:45, Margaret -Ann Morgan
Providing Services During Disciplinary Removal
Defining Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
What are Behavioral Intervention Plans?
How Manifestation Determination Reviews Apply
Protections for Children Not Yet Eligible for Special Education and Related Services
Changes in Placement
Suspensions and the Ten-Day Rule
Legal Rules Governing Removal or Expulsion
Interim Alternative Educational Settings
Other Available Remedies
“Stay Put” Placement During Pendency of Due Process
Expedited Due Process Hearings
ENSURING SUCCESSFUL DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES 12:45 - 1:45, Margaret -Ann Morgan
Actions To Take Upon Receipt of Request for Impartial Hearing
Complying With Notice Requirements
Examining Essential Timing Issues
Providing for the Option of Mediation
How to Prepare for a Due Process Hearing
Crucial Elements in an Impartial Due Process Hearing
Appeals From Administrative Due Process Hearing
Effective Ways to Avoid Due Process Litigation
Complaint Process
OTHER ISSUES 1:45 - 2:45, Margaret -Ann Morgan
Case Law (Including Cedar Rapids Community School District)
Summary of Recent Developments in Special Education Law
Children in Private Schools
Remedies
Compensatory Education
Damages
Section 1983
ETHICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW 3:00 - 4:00, Barbara Loughman
Lawyer/Client Relationship
Competence
Case Management
Confidentiality
Conflicts of Interest
Counselor
Advocate
Discovery
Mediation
Resolution Sessions
Pro Se Parents
Witness
Subpoenas
Negotiation of Settlements
OCR Investigations/ NH DOE Investigations
Seminar Summary:
With the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, professionals working with special needs children know that an understanding of special education law is crucial. You need to know the law in order to deal with complex questions that arise on a regular basis. (see
full course description)