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Worcester, MA
2022-09-29 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the HMEA’s Autism Resource Central.
For details to include, conference flyer, purchase order information, CEU (continuing education units), special hotel rates, registration fees and online registration, please click here!
See you in Worcester!

Chico, CA
2022-09-30 09:00 - 16:30 | Chico’s Elk Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave., Chico, CA, 95926, United States
In the From Emotions to Advocacy training program (one day, 6 hours), you learn how to take an active role in managing your child’s special education. You’ll learn about the five key sections in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), what our child’s test scores mean, and how to develop SMART IEPs. You will learn how to prepare for meetings, the gentle art of disagreeing, and how to maintain healthy working relationships with the school. You will learn:

about IDEA – Sections 1400, 1401, 1412, 1414 and 1415
using the Bell Curve to understand your child’s strengths and needs
using a parent agenda
how to build healthy working relationships with school personnel
how to document information that may prevent or resolve disputes
how to participate as an equal member of your child’s IEP Team

All 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.

OKC, OK
2022-10-04 09:00 - 16:30 | Metro Technology Busness Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73111, United States
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Wayne Steedman, Esq., is being sponsored by Sooner Success.
The program will be held at the Metro Technology Business Conference Center in OKC.
This One-day special education law and advocacy program focuses 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
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.

Atlanta, GA
2022-10-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Monday Night Brewing Garage, 933 Lee Street SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310, United States
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC).
Conference fee includes boxed lunch, snack, bottled water, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference and then, within a week after the program, Wrightslaw will email those three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
The National Down Syndrome of Atlanta will host a post-workshop happy hour onsite!
Early Bird Ends on September 27th! Register Today!
Early Bird registrants will receive aFREE adobe.pdf download of Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017, which includes all of the 2017 U. S. Court of Appeals special education cases and the two 2017 U. S. Supreme Court cases, Fry and Endrew F.
See you in Atlanta!

Albuquerque, NM
2022-11-07 09:00 - 2022-11-09 16:30 | Marriot Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the Education for Parents of Indian Children – EPICS.
The Wrightslaw training is part of the 2022 Native American Conference on Special Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs.
This conference starts on November 7th and concludes on November 9, 2022!
See you in New Mexico!

MD - ZOOM
2022-11-16 09:30 - 2022-11-17 12:00
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference via ZOOM, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by The Parents’ Place of Maryland.
A two day (5 hour total) virtual conference with a bonus 1 hour Q&A session the week after the conference.
Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy programs 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
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.

Detroit, MI
2022-12-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Marygrove Conservancy, 8425 West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI, 48221, United States
Register Early!
* Early Bird registrants will receive a FREE adobe.pdf download of Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017, which includes all of the 2017 U. S. Court of Appeals special education cases and the two 2017 U. S. Supreme Court cases, Fry and Endrew F.
Conference fee includes breakfast, lunch, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference and then, within a week after the program, Wrightslaw will email those three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Click here to register online.
Download and share the Save-the-Date flyer.
Credits: 0.6 CEU’s (continuing education units) are approved through Delta State University. The $20 fee can be paid through the registration process.
Refund Policy: Send an email to sherri.fresorger |at| aaomi.org no later than October 28, 2022. A processing fee of $3.50 will be deducted from your payment. After October 28, 2022 refunds will not be given.
Questions? Contact Heather Eckner by telephone at 734-646-4114 or email heather.eckner |at| aaomi.org

OH - ZOOM
2022-12-10 09:00 - 16:30
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training with Pete Wright. This December 10, 2022 event is a FREE Virtual Event for Families of Children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Blind, Blind or Visual Impaired.
This training is sponsored by The Ohio State School for the Blind. This is a free virtual event designed for parents and guardians caring for a child who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind, visually impaired, or blind.
Download the Save the Date Flyer!
Click here to register online!

San Antonio, TX
2023-02-02 17:00 - 2023-02-05 15:00 | St. Mary’s University School of Law, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX, 78228, United States
The St. Mary’s University School of Law is presenting the Special Education Advocacy Summit (SEAS), a two and one-half day training program hosted by the Center for Legal and Social Justice and co-sponsored by Wrightslaw and CMK Law Firm.
The purpose of the SEAS is to provide training in special education advocacy for experienced advocates, law students, new attorneys, and attorneys who are new to special education law.
The program will include sessions on applicable laws, ethics, best practices in advocacy, strategies in working with parents and schools, and dispute resolution procedures, taught by national leaders in the field.
The Summit begins on Thursday evening, February 2, 2023, with Orientation and Registration and sessions conclude on Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023.
Topics include:

History and Applicable Laws
Ethics in Special Education Advocacy (CLE credit)
Caselaw Review
Understanding Evaluations, Tests and Measurements
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Section 504
Eligibility
Behavioral Issues at School
Discipline
Juvenile Justice
Dispute Resolution and State Complaints
Preparing a Case for Trial/Due Process
Using Evaluations, Tests and Measurements as Evidence
Evidence Strategies
Legal Claims and Remedies
Creating Systemic Change in Your State
Transition
Advocating for Children who are Homeless, Twice-Exceptional, Dyslexic

Attendees will be selected via an application process. The application form includes all registration details, costs, applicant questionnaire, and required pre-conference assignments. Click here to download the application.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis bi-weekly until the class is full. Class size is limited. Early applications are recommended. The deadline to register has been extended to January 15, 2023!
Materials – All registrants will receive new copies of Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: All About IEPs, Wrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments, 2nd Edition, Special Education: Plain and Simple and Special Education, the Commentary: Definitions, Clarifications, and Purposes. In addition, many sessions will include handouts.
Hotel: A block of rooms are reserved for SEAS attendees at the Drury Inn and Suites. The hotel location is 20 minutes from the conference site at St. Mary’s University School of Law, and 20 minutes from the San Antonio airport. The group room rate (before taxes and fees) is $117.00 per night. Registrations must be received by the hotel on or before January 13, 2023. Make reservations online or call 1-800-325-0720 and use group number 10045993 to secure the special rate. Click here for additional details on your stay.
For all conference details, please click here.

Anchorage, AK
2023-03-23 09:00 - 16:30 | BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Tis Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by Stone Soup Group.
The Wrightslaw training is part of the Stone Soup Group Annual Parent Conference 2023!
The program will be held at the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court in Anchorage, AK.
Conference fee includes: Snacks in the morning, a catered lunch, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference and three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format as well. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Click here to register online.
Download and share the Save-the-Date flyer.
Scholarships: Limited scholarships are available. Please click here for information and the application.
Special Accommodations: If you require a physical, language or special accommodation in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Lisa Bennett by email Lisab |use at sign| stonesoupgroup.org or call 907-792-3414. The deadline to connect with the sponsor for special accommodations is February 15, 2023.
Questions? Contact Lisa Bennett by telephone 907-792-3414, by fax 907-561-3702 or email Lisab |use at sign| stonesoupgroup.org or register |at| stonesoupgroup.org.
For all conference details, please click here.

VA via Zoom
2023-04-11 09:00 - 2023-04-12 12:00
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC).
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.
This one-day special education law and advocacy programs 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

Early Bird registrants will receive FREE adobe.pdf downloads of Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Ed. and Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017, which includes all of the 2017 U. S. Court of Appeals special education cases and the two 2017 U. S. Supreme Court cases, Fry and Endrew F.
Conference fee includes a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference and then, within a week after the program, Wrightslaw will email those three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
Click here to register online.
Download and share the conference the flyer.
Special Accommodations: Contact PEATC no later than March 15, 2023 if you need any ADA accommodations.
Refund Policy: No refunds after March 9, 2023. Registrations may be transferred to another person until March 31st. Contact PEATC during that time for refunds or transfers.
Questions? Contact the sponsor by email partners |at| peatc.org or telephone 800-869-6782.

Cleveland, OH
2023-04-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
The program will be held at Signature Events Venue & Catering in Euclid, OH.
This one-day special education law and advocacy programs 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
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.

Conference fee includes lunch a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference and then, Wrightslaw will email those three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Register Online: Click here to register online.
Flyer: Download and share the conference flyer.
Scholarships: Limited scholarships are available. Contact the sponsors for details.
Refund Policy: Contact the sponsor to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Questions? Contact Hannah Farley by email Hannah.Farley |at| UHhospitals.org.

CA via ZOOM
2023-04-24 09:00 - 2023-04-25 16:30
This two-day program about special education law and advocacy for TASK employees.
Details to come!

Hill AFB, UT
2023-09-14 09:00 - 16:30 | The Landing Hills AFB, 7420 Miller Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, United States
Please join your community and peers in this one-day special education law and advocacy program with Guest Speaker Pete Wright, Esq. The session 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
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.
This opportunity is open to all Team Hill military and civilian employee families. Must have access to Hill AFB to attend.
The EFMP Family registrants will receive a pen/highlighter and a copy of the following books:
– Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition
– Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition
– Wrightslaw: All About IEPs
Note: The attendee will receive PDF’s of the three titles as well.
This is a FREE training sponsored by the School Liaison Officer and the Exceptional Family Member Program at Hill AFB.
Ticket Types:
EFMP Family – You have a family member or are a caregiver to which this information will benefit. (Total 150 families)
Professional – You are an educator, health care provider, advocate or attorney who represents children with disabilities regarding special education
WaitList: If the EFMP Family has reached capacity – please register for wait list and we will notify you if a space becomes available.
Eligibility:
Military and Civilian members connected with Hill AFB.
Must have DoD ID and be able to access the installation.
For more information please e-mail Matt Mason at matthew.mason.9@us.af.mil
Register Online Today!
Download the training flyer!

OKC, OK
2023-09-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Francis Tuttle Portland Campus, 3500 NW 150th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73134, United States
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Wayne Steedman, Esq., is being sponsored by Sooner SUCCESS and Parent Promise.
One-day special education law and advocacy programs 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

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.
For all conference details, please click here!

Hartford, CT
2023-09-28 09:00 - 16:30
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training takes place on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT. Education Advocacy, LLC is sponsoring this event.
The one-day special education law and advocacy programs 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

Conference fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference and Wrightslaw will email those three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Check Out the Early Bird Rate: Registrants will receive FREE adobe.pdf download of Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017, which includes all of the 2017 U. S. Court of Appeals special education cases and the two 2017 U. S. Supreme Court cases, Fry and Endrew F.
Online Registration: Click here to register online.
Credits: 0.6 CEU’s (continuing education units) through Delta State University are pending. The $20 fee is payable on conference day.
For all conference details to include agenda and travel information, please click here.
See you in Hartford!

Tulsa, OK
2023-09-28 09:00 - 16:30 | OU Tulsa – Founders Hall, 4502 East 41st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74135, United States

Dallas, TX
2023-09-30 09:00 - 16:30 | Irving Convention Center at Los Colinas, 500 West Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
This One-Day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy program 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
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.
This Wrightslaw training program featuring Wayne Steedman, Esq., is being sponsored by the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.
The program will be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, Jr. Ballroom, located at 500 West Las Colinas Blvd.
in Irving, TX. Speaker for this Wrightslaw training will be Wayne Steedman, Esq.
Conference fee includes coffee, water and tea along with assorted mini pastries and fruit, boxed lunch, gluten free boxed lunch or vegetarian boxed lunch, refreshments, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference and then, within a week after the program, Wrightslaw will email those three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Register: Click here to register online.
Flyer: Download and share the Save-the-Date flyer.
Credits: 6.0 CLEs (continuing legal education) credits through the State Bar of Texas and 0.6 CEU’s (continuing education units) through Delta State University are pending.
See you in Dallas!

MD via ZOOM
2023-10-19 09:00 - 16:30 | ZOOM
This ZOOM presentation of a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by Parents’ Place of Maryland.
Registration fee includes a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs. Within a week after the program, Wrightslaw will email those three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Early Bird Registration Ends September 1, 2023 – Early Bird registrants will receive a FREE adobe.pdf download of Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017, which includes all of the 2017 U. S. Court of Appeals special education cases and the two 2017 U. S. Supreme Court cases, Fry and Endrew F.
Download and share the Early Bird flyer.
For all conference details to include registration fees and agenda, click here.

Long Island, NY
2023-11-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn Long Island, 1730 North Ocean Ave., Holtsville, NY, 11742, United States
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the Mount Sinai SEPTO, Inc.
The program will be held at the Holiday Inn Long Island in Holtsville, NY.
This One-day special education law and advocacy programs 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 advocacyWrightslaw 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.

For all conference details to include registration fee and agenda, please click here.

TRT CLE - LIVE ZOOM
2024-01-04 09:00 - 11:00
On Thursday, January 4, 2024, TRT CLE will sponsor a Live Zoom Telecast. 2.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit for attorneys. This presentation will be available as a 24/7 download at a later point in time. The presentation has more than 20 approved states and more states pending. Pete Wright will be presenting this special education law LIVE telecast.
Representing a child with a disability is a rewarding and frightening task. Family, friends, and neighbors may have a child with a disability and look to you, an attorney, as someone who can provide simple guidance.
This course will discuss the common issues that are present in special education disputes and supply legal remedies. Pete Wright will introduce the course material with an overview of the three statutes and common issues leading to disputes between parents and school districts. Following this will be the acronyms, definitions, cases, and statutes relevant to special education law. The material will provide more depth on common issues such as eligibility for services, IEPs, Discipline, and the remedies and procedures parents and attorneys must follow in special education cases.
Attorneys of all levels are encouraged to attend this course to learn how to represent a child with a disability. Those attorneys who are unfamiliar with this area of law, as well as experienced civil rights litigators in this evolving field of discrimination law, will especially benefit from the contents of this course.
Learning Objectives:

Describe IDEA’s principles and key elements, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Determine which law to use to resolve a dispute amicably to the child’s benefit or whether to litigate in the appropriate forum to secure a remedy that benefits the child with a disability
Evaluate the intellectual and educational achievement test data, such as IQ, reading comprehension, standard, and subtest scores, to determine whether a child is eligible for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) or “Section 504” Plan
Learn how to conclude whether or not a legal violation exists and, if one is present, which law is the appropriate relief vehicle – IDEA, Section 504, or the ADA
Explore the evolving issues in special education case law that are expected to increase the frequency of federal court jury trials and verdict outcomes

This presentation has more than 20 approved states and more state pending and will be available from TRT CLE as a 24/7 download at a later point in time. The cost is $99 for 2.0 CLE General Credits.

Holtsville, NY (Long Island)
2024-02-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Sequoya High School, 750 Waverly Ave., Holtsville, NY, 11742, United States
Registration Deadline Extended to Tuesday, January 30, 2024!
The Saturday, February 3, 2024 Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training is sponsored by Suffolk Region PTA.
Registration Fee is $55.
Conference fee includes: a light breakfast, lunch and refreshments, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, and three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference. That morning, all attendees will be provided with a link to a password protected subdirectory so that they can download those three books in an adobe.pdf format. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Online Registration: Click here to register online.
Flyer: Download and share the conference flyer and registration form.
Questions? Contact Tina Shek by telephone 917-683-0441 or email associatedirectorfieldsupport |at| suffolkpta.org
For ALL conference details to include the agenda, please click here.
See you on Long Island!

CA via ZOOM - Private Staff Training
2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-21 16:30
Two-day virtual training (internal) for Regional Centers’ (RC) staff including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Specialists, Service Coordinators, Employment Specialists and Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) staff. This training is closed to the public. Speaker: Pete Wright.

Note: Wrightslaw provides private training for agencies, organizations, private schools, clinics, etc. These programs are designed to meet the specific needs of the members and, at the discretion of the hosting organization/agency, may be closed to the public.
If you are interested in Wrightslaw training for your staff or team, please click here for details.
Trainings can be LIVE or via ZOOM!

Denver, CO
2024-04-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Social Capital, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO, 80003, United States
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by Consultants for Children, Inc.
The program will be held at Social Capital Events in Arvada, CO on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
The One-day special education law and advocacy programs 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
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.
Conference fee includes a light breakfast, full lunch, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the conference along with a PDF Download of each title. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Click here to register online.
Credits: 7.0 CLE (continuing legal education) general credits through The State of Colorado Supreme Court Office of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education are approved.
Questions? Contact the sponsor, Consultants for Children, Inc., by email info |at| cfcico.com
See you in Colorado!

SEAS - Special Education Advocacy Summit
2024-06-05 17:00 - 2024-06-08 17:00 | St. Mary’s University School of Law, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, 78228, United States
Registration Now Open! Special Education Advocacy Summit (SEAS) – hosted by the Center for Legal and Social Justice of St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, TX. The Summit features Patty Roberts, Pat Howey, Jaime L. Vázquez-Bernie, Catherine Michael, Jim Comstock- Galagan and Pete and Pam Wright.
The St. Mary’s University School of Law is presenting the Special Education Advocacy Summit (SEAS), a two and one-half day training program hosted by the Center for Legal and Social Justice and co-sponsored by Wrightslaw and Connell Michael, LLP.
The Summit will commence with a reception on Wednesday evening, June 5, 2024 and concludes on Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2024.
The program will feature approximately fourteen sessions covering applicable laws, ethics, best practices in advocacy, strategies for working with parents and schools and dispute-resolution procedures. These sessions will be taught by national leaders in the field.
The purpose of the SEAS program is to provide training in special education advocacy for experienced advocates, law students, new attorneys and attorneys new to special education law.
For ALL SEAS details, please click here!

TRT - CLE - LIVE ZOOM
2024-08-22 09:00 - 11:00
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, TRT CLE will sponsor a Live Zoom Telecast of Continuing Legal Education Credit for attorneys. Pete Wright will be presenting: Special Education and Juvenile Justice.
The focus is related to children with disabilities who are also involved in the juvenile justice system. Pete worked in Virginia’s juvenile justice system for 10 years prior to attending law school, first as a juvenile training school houseparent, living on-site. Later, Pete worked as a juvenile probation officer in Richmond, VA. In that capacity his caseload consisted of children living in housing projects who had committed major felonies. As an attorney, Pete specialized in representing those same children before the juvenile courts and in special education due process hearings.
The two hour training is open to the public. Attorneys will receive CLE credits (2.0) which have been approved in more than 20 states, including California and New York. CLEs are pending in other states.
Pete’s prior program for TRT CLE in January titled “Children with Disabilities and Special Education Law,” is available now, as a 24/7 download. (2.0 CLE credits) Later, the August 22 training will be available to download. The cost of each training session is $99.00. Speaker: Pete Wright.

MD via ZOOM
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:30
Registration Ends September 15, 2024! Register Today!
Join sponsor, The Parents’ Place of Maryland, for this one-day Special Education Law and Advocacy Training via ZOOM. The training takes place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 EST.
Conference fee includes a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs. Wrightslaw will provide the three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format as well. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
For ALL conference details to include agenda, registration fees and online registration, click here.
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San Antonio, TX
2024-10-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Transitional Living and Learning Center Community Center., 5922 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX, 78216
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training is FREE for SAMMinistries employees or partners.
Registrants will receive morning coffee, snacks, boxed lunch, a Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs provided the morning of the training.
The three books will be available to the attendee in the adobe.pdf format as well.
Click here to register online.
Questions? If you are a SAMMinistries’ community partner, educator or advocate interested in attending this event, please contact Teshina Carter, VP of Clinical and Supportive Services by telephone 210-863-1732 or email tcarter@samm.org

WV via ZOOM
2024-11-16 09:00 - 16:30
Who? Pete Wright, Esq.
What? 6 Hour Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training via ZOOM
When? Saturday, November 16, 2024
Where? In the comfort of your home or office!
How? West Virginia Parent Training and Information, Inc. is sponsoring this Wrightslaw training.
This One-day special education law and advocacy programs 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
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.

Conference fee includes: Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Ed., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Ed., and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs. Wrightslaw will provide the three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format as well. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70.
Registration: Click here to register online.
Flyer: Download and share the conference flyer.
Questions? Contact the sponsor by email wvpti |at| aol.com.

VA via ZOOM
2025-03-18 09:00 - 2025-03-19 12:00
Training is SOLD OUT! Click here to be put on a Wait List.
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC). The training takes place from 9:00 am to 12 noon on March 18, 2025 and March 19, 2025 (EST) each day.
Registration Fees:
* Early Bird rate is $130 and ends on January 15, 2025. The registration rate after January 15 will be $180.
* Early Bird registrants will receive FREE adobe.pdf download of Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017, which includes all of the 2017 U. S. Court of Appeals special education cases and the two 2017 U. S. Supreme Court cases, Fry and Endrew F.
Conference fee includes: Wrightslaw highlighter pen, three Wrightslaw books – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs. Wrightslaw will provide the three books to each attendee in the adobe.pdf format as well. The three print and pdf books retail for $103.70. A certificate of attendance for 6 contact hours will be offered.
Register: Click here to register online.
Flyer: Download and share the Save-the-Date flyer.
Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration and receive a refund or transfer to another person. Cancellation or transfer requests must be received by 5 p.m. March 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Questions? Contact the sponsors by email at partners |at| peatc.org or call 703-923-0010.
