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The Special Ed Advocate Newsletter
September 29, 2005

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Alert - Putting the Pieces Together: A Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Training Program in Hartford, CT (October 14-15, 2005)

Please join Pete and Pam Wright for Putting the Pieces Together: Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in Meriden CT on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15.

This program is sponsored by the Learning Disabilities of Connecticut and will be held at the Sheraton Four Points Meriden, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. Phone: (203) 238-2380.

Program Overview

This two-day, 12-hour program uses two texts that you will receive when you register. Registration form

What you don't know about IDEA 2004 CAN hurt you! Participants will learn about changes in IDEA 2004 including:

* New requirements for initial evaluations, reevaluations & 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 learn how to:

* Use tests and measurements to measure progress
* Write SMART IEPs
* Use tactics and strategies for effective advocacy

You will also learn about Schaffer v. Weast, the "burden of proof" case. Oral argument in Schaffer will be heard by the U. S. Supreme Court on October 5. You will learn how the decision in Schaffer may shift the balance of power in IEP meetings and due process hearings.

This program is designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates, and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education, and is not disability specific.

"What a marvelous conference! I often leave these programs angry and/or guilty because of all the things that were done or not done. This time I left encouraged, inspired and armed!" - Linda from Maryland

Registration

Your registration fee includes two Wrightslaw books about special education law and advocacy ($45 value); breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks, and free parking.

Fees

Member of LDA of CT:             $160.
Nonmember of LDA of CT:        $220.
Full-time student LDA member:  $100.
Full-time student nonmember:   $125. (photocopy of student ID required with registration)

Please download and distribute the conference brochure and registration form from https://www.wrightslaw.com/flyers/05.10.ct.pdf

Scholarships: A limited number of partial scholarships for parents are available (maximum $60.). Please call LDA to sign up.

Questions? Please call LDA of Connecticut at 860-560-1711 between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

To learn more about this program, including special rates on rooms, directions, and things to do, please visit the Hartford CT conference page.

"The Wrightslaw Special Education Law Seminar was a tremendously rewarding experience and will forever change our practice." - Bryan I. Eder, Esq., Chudnof & Eder, PLC

Help Get the Word Out!

If you know others who may be interested in attending this program, please send them the conference brochure or the link - https://www.wrightslaw.com/flyers/05.10.ct.pdf

Post the brochure at school or work. Send copies to your friends, family members and your favorite teachers.

Send the link to the conference info page to friends and listserv members who live in the Connecticut area.

We hope to see you in Hartford!

"WOW! I had a wonderful time at the Boot Camp. Your presentation was not only incredibly informative ... but FUN! Time just flew by." - Stella from New York

Wrightslaw Seminars & Training Programs

Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates, and attorneys who represent children with disabilities. Our goal is provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to advocate effectively for children with disabilities.

Overview l Program Descriptions

To learn when we are scheduled to come to your area, please look at the seminar schedule.

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Contact Info

Pete and Pam Wright
Wrightslaw & The Special Ed Advocate
P. O. Box 1008
Deltaville, VA 23043
Website: https://www.wrightslaw.com
Email: newsletter@wrightslaw.com

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