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Wrightslaw Programs in Georgia, February 2006

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Special Ed Law & Advocacy ... and More in in Duluth GA (Feb. 2)

Pete & Pam Wright Speak at IDA Conference in Atlanta (Feb. 11)

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Alert - Wrightslaw Programs in Duluth GA (Feb. 2-3) and Atlanta (Feb. 11)

During the first two weeks of February, Wrightslaw programs will be held in Duluth and Atlanta.

Special Education Law & Advocacy ... and More (Duluth GA, Feb. 2-3)

On February 2, 2005, Wayne Steedman and Pat Howey will present a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training program in Duluth, GA.

On February 3, Wayne and Pat will do a Keynote address on "Walking Through Fire" and "Tips on How to Avoid a Due Process Hearing" and breakout sessions during the annual conference of the Autism Society of America, Greater Georgia Chapter.
Program Overview

The Special Education Law and Advocacy training will focus on four areas:

* special education law, rights and responsibilities
* tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
* SMART IEPs
* introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy

You will also learn about key changes in IDEA 2004 including:

* New requirements for initial evaluations, reevaluations, parental consent
* New requirements for measurable IEP goals, IEP teams, revising IEPs
* New eligibility issues for students with specific learning disabilities
* New procedural requirements and timelines, Due Process Complaint Notice and Resolution (IEP) Session

Pre-Conference Information (Feb. 2, 2006)  

Conference Information (Feb. 3-4, 2006)

Registration form

Registration

The registration fee includes two books, Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004 and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy (Retail Value: $35.)

You will also receive a complimentary copy of 10 Tips: How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Education for Children with Disabilities by attorney Wayne Steedman, Esq.

Registration form

CEUs: 6.5 hours for the Special Education Law and Advocacy program.

CLEs: 6.0 hours are approved.

To learn more about these exciting educational programs - including logistics, directions, and accommodations - please visit the Duluth conference page.

Questions? Please contact the Autism Society of America, Greater Georgia Chapter by phone at 770-451-0954 or by email at asaconference@bellsouth.net

Pete & Pam Wright to Speak at the IDA Conference in Atlanta (Feb. 11)

On February 11, Pete and Pam Wright will present at the Annual Conference of the Georgia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association in Atlanta.

Program Description

The Keynote address on "Reading the Law" will focus on how to use the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) to ensure that all students receive quality reading instruction

In addition to "Reading and the Law," Pete and Pam will present breakout sessions on how to use your child's test scores to measure progress, SMART IEPs, and how to resolve parent-school conflict.

The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and parking.

Full scholarships are available. Scholarship application.

Download conference flyer. Registration information.

Questions? Contact Marcy McCall marcymccall@aol.com

The conference will be held at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, 800 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA.

To learn more about this program, including logistics, directions, and accommodations, please check the Atlanta conference page.

Help Get the Word Out!

Our goal is provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to advocate effectively for children with disabilities.

If you know others who may be interested in attending one of these programs, please send them this information:

Alert: https://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/06/al.0127.ga.htm

Duluth Conference:
https://www.wrightslaw.com/speak/06.02.asa.htm

Atlanta Conference: https://www.wrightslaw.com/speak/06.02.ga.htm

Please send this alert to friends and listserv members who live in Georgia and neighboring states.

Coming Soon! Wrightslaw Programs in VA, TX, MD, AZ

Wrightslaw offers a variety of special education legal and advocacy programs by nationally-recognized experts.

These programs are coming up in February and March:

To learn when we are coming to your area, please check the schedule.

Wrightslaw programs are being booked for 2006 and 2007. To learn how you can bring a Wrightslaw program to your area, please check the Conference Info page.

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.
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