6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why You Should Attend 

This program is designed to provide attorneys, advocates, school district employees, and special education service providers with an understanding of the latest legal developments in special education law. Experienced faculty will review recent case law impacting California practitioners and then take an in-depth look at the legal and practical implications of these cases on students with disabilities and their educators.

What You Will Learn

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand special education remedies. 
  • Describe the technical and practical impacts of the least restrictive environment requirement.
  • Analyze Perez v. Sturgis and understand what led to it and what might be available to students after Perez
  • Identify how discipline applies to students with disabilities.

Who Should Attend

This program is intended to have a broad reach. It is appropriate for attorneys, advocates, parents, or service providers interested in or currently assisting students/parents or school districts with special education matters. It is appropriate for both new and seasoned practitioners.

Special Feature(s): Scholarships are available to attend this program.  

Program Level: All Levels

Prerequisites: An interest in learning the latest legal developments in special education, with a focus on California practice

Advanced Preparation: None

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