Preschool Parents!

 

I am thrilled to announce that Caryl Oberman and I won a groundbreaking case in federal court that helps parents of preschool children with disabilities. I argued and won at a due process hearing that parents are entitled to tuition reimbursement for preschool tuition at a typical preschool if the child needs to attend a typical preschool in order to receive a free, appropriate, public education. In this specific case, the child needed to socialize with neurotypical peers. After the MCIU lost at due process, it appealed to federal court and we won a second time at appeal.

 

If you are a parent of a preschool child with disabilities, I am happy to provide more information.

Introduction to Special Education Law 2024


START:Wed., Aug. 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET

END:Wed., Aug. 28, 2024 at 4:15 pm ET


DIFFICULTY: Basic

PRACTICE AREAS: Education

This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.



Overview

Taking on your first special education case? Here’s help deciphering the “alphabet soup” of special education legal terms.

Whether you’re looking for a refresher for your established practice or a solid start to a new practice, this introduction to special education law will help you identify and take advantage of the services and programs available to children with disabilities already in or preparing to enter the public school system.


It’s a procedural guide, a morning filled with hot tips and best practices, and a map of legal landmarks to direct you.


A panel of experienced special education lawyers guide you through the basics:

  • Overview of Special Education Laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Child Find
  • Evaluations
  • Eligibility
  • The Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) process
  • Free Appropriate Public Education (“FAPE”)
  • Least Restrictive Environment (“LRE”)
  • Compensatory education
  • Due Process and Dispute Resolution

 

Know your ethical obligations. And be prepared to respond to ethical quandaries in matters including:

  • Competence
  • Scope of representation
  • Communication
  • Conflict of interest
  • Fees
  • And more!

 

5 Reasons to attend this course.

  1. Gain a better understanding of a child’s rights and a school’s obligations under the IDEA.
  2. Understand commonly used acronyms: FAPE, IEP, LRE, ER, and more!
  3. Learn valuable tips for developing a winning IEP for your child or client.
  4. Leave with tools for navigating legal challenges and complying with regulatory requirements.
  5. Be better prepared for change. There was no better lesson than Covid: Special education law evolves over time with new legislation, court decisions, and regulatory updates. Attending a program on the basics ensures that you will stay current with legal developments and more easily adapt to changes.
 

 

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