WrightsLaw: Special Education Boot Camp

Wrightslaw Boot Camp
November 14-15 2008


	Have you ever wondered . . . Can the school do that? What are my rights as a parent? How do I get more Speech, OT services? What can I do for my child who has fallen behind in reading / math? How can I get Extended School Year services? Can the school say they don’t have the money? Should the school pay for outside evaluations? What is the school required by law to provide my child? Can the school suspend my child for “behavior problems”? What is No Child Left Behind? How is my child really doing in school? Does my child qualify for mainstreaming or inclusion, and what’s the different? Can the school say my child needs medication? Get answers to these questions and more!

	Program Description Participants will learn about changes introduced in IDEA 2004 including: New requirements for initial evaluations, reevaluations, and 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



	*Register Online Here!* We can accept Visa or MasterCard. Complete the form below. You will be redirected to a secure form where you can enter your credit card information. If you prefer, you may complete and mail the form below (please check the appropriate box on the form). Brochure and Mail-In Registration Form Here
	About the Presenters

	Peter Wright has practiced special education law since the 1970’s. In 1993 he represented Shannon Carter before the U.S. Supreme Court in Florence County v. Shannon Carter (510U.S. 7). Pete was drawn to a career in Special Education law because of his own experience in school. He is now one of the leading special education attorneys in the nation

	Pamela Darr Wright is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families for more than 30 years. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on Parent-child-school dynamics, problems and solutions

	Pete and Pam Wright are the authors of: Wrightslaw: Special Education Law Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004.

Your 2-day registration fee includes:

Continental breakfast, lunch, break refreshments
Two books: Wrightslaw: From Emotion to Advocacy, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition ($50 combined retail value)

Wrightslaw programs are nationally advertised. Conferences fill up early—don’t miss out! Register today!

Location:

Ten Oaks Ballroom,
5000 Signal Bell Lane
Clarksville MD 21029

Directions Here

Program:

Registration Day 1: 8:00-9:00 am

Day 1 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Special Education Laws
Day 2 8:30 am-4:30 pm SMART I.E.P.s, No Child Left Behind, Advocacy Strategies

Download printed program and mail-in registration form at this link. If you would like to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this workshop (additional fee of $18) you may either register by mail or pay the fee at the event.


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	Registration Fees: Individual: $ 145.00 Family (two participants, one set of books): $ 175.00 Professional: $165.00


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