Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Conference, Livonia, MI (April 23, 2008)

Wrightslaw Special Education and Advocacy Conference
with Peter Wright, Esq.
Livonia, (Detroit Area), MI, April 23, 2008

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Wrightslaw Special Education and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, is being sponsored by The Great Expectations Speech, Sensory Integration and Learning Center, and The Liberty Kids - A Michigan Children's Charity.

The program will be held at:

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

7:30-9:00	Registration
9:00-10:30	Introductions IDEA History and Overview Section 1400 Findings, Purpose Section 1401 Definitions: Special Education, Related Services, LD, etc. Section 1412 Extended School Year, Child Find, Least Restrictive Environment/Mainstreaming/Inclusion, Private Placements, Statewide Assessments
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-12:00	Understanding Tests and Measurements, and the Bell Curve, Standard Scores, Scale Scores, % ranks, Grade Equivalent, Age Equivalent Section 1414(a) Evaluations and Re-Evaluations Section 1414(d) IEPs, Present Levels of Performance, Goals and Objectives
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-2:30	Section 1415 Prior Written Notice, Procedural Safeguards Notice, Mediation, Due Process Hearing, Appeal, Discipline, Age of Majority Section 504, ADA, FERPA NCLB No Child Left Behind Litigation: Special Ed Caselaw S.M.A.R.T. IEPs Special Ed Advocacy for the Parent, Advocate, and Parent’s Attorney Legal, systemic and “school culture” obstacles to compliance with IDEA-04 The Parent as the Special Ed Manager and Expert Developing the Master Plan Knowing the Rules of the Game Recognizing and Avoiding the Fatal Obstacles How to Deal with Conflict, a Healthy and Normal event Crisis, Emergency, Help Organization of the Child’s File
2:30-2:45	Break
2:45-4:00	Tactics and Strategies Rule of Adverse Assumptions Private Evaluations Paper Trails The Letter to the Stranger 5 Ws + H + E Preparation for Meetings Meeting Strategies
4:00-4:30	Questions and Answers

Registration

Registration Fees

Single Ticket Package
$67.28

* Couples Package
$101.70

NOTE: All package prices above include sales tax.

* Couples receive one set of books.

NOTE: Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registrants will also receive two books, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition.

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Additional Information: .6 CEU's have been approved for this conference. CEU's are available at the conference for an additional fee of $20.00.

From Detroit: I-96 West to Newburgh Rd. Exit (173A) Follow Schoolcraft service drive for approximately 3/4 mile. Laurel Manor is on the right hand side.

From Ann Arbor: M-14 East ( turns into I-96 East) to Newburgh / Levan Road Exit (173) immediately after exiting the freeway, there is an overpass / 96 West, make a left hand turn to cross over the freeway, turn left onto the Schoolcraft Rd. service drive heading West (stay in the right hand lane, not to enter back onto the freeway) Follow for approximately 1/2 mile. Laurel Manor is on the right hand side.

From Metro Airport: ( approx.20 min.) I-94 West to I-275 North to I-96 East (Detroit) To Newburgh / Levan Road Exit (173) immediately after exiting the freeway, there is an Overpass / 96 West, make a left hand turn to cross over the freeway, turn left onto the Schoolcraft Rd. service drive heading West (remain in the right hand lane, not to enter back onto the freeway) Follow for approximately ½ mile. Laurel Manor is on the right hand side.

From Troy: Either Southfield Rd or Telegraph heading South to I-96 West. Exit at Newburgh Rd (173 A) Follow Schoolcraft service drive for approx. 3/4 mile Laurel Manor is on the right hand side.

From: Grand Rapids/ LansingI-96 East to 275 South to 1-96 East (Detroit) to Newburgh / Levan Road immediately after exiting the freeway there is an overpass / 96 West, make a left hand turn to cross over freeway, turn left onto the the Schoolcraft service drive heading West. Follow for approx. 1/2 mile. Laurel Manor is on the right hand side.

From: Southfield: I-696 West to I-275 South to I-96 East (Detroit) To Newburgh / Levan Road Exit (173) immediately after exiting the freeway, there is an overpass / 96 West, make a left hand turn to cross over the freeway, turn left onto the Schoolcraft Rd. service drive heading West (remain in the right hand lane, not to enter back onto the freeway) Follow for approximately ½ mile. Laurel Manor is on the right hand side.

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