Pete Wright: Pete is a nationally recognized attorney who represents children with special needs. He has represented families in many notable cases. In October, 1993, Peter successfully represented Shannon Carter before the United States Supreme Court. He now travels all over the country conducting workshops about special education law, advocacy and related issues.
Pam Wright: Pam is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families for more than 30 years. Her training and expertise in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems and solutions. Pam sees clients in mental health care centers, family guidance and psychiatric clinics, correctional institutions, hospitals and schools. Pam is also the editor and designer of the Wrightslaw special education website.
www.wrightslaw.com
Pete and Pam authored the best selling books: Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy

Parents
United Together
presents:

P. O. Box 2121
Madison, MS 39130

Parents United Together
P. O. Box 2121
Madison, MS 39130

Phone: 555-555-5555 Fax: 555-555-5555 Email: xyz@microsoft.com

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for more information contact:
Pam Dollar 601-594-9314
pkdollar@bellsouth.net
or
Mandy Rogers 601-856-3623
mom424@aol.com

Parents United Together
P. O. Box 2121
Madison, MS 39130

P. O. Box 2121
Madison, MS 39130

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Registration Form

November 7 & 8, 2003
Holiday Inn-North
Jackson, Mississippi

Address

Phone

E-mail

Registration Fees (includes two books)
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, and
Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy
____ One Parent $ 50
____ Both Parents (one set of books) $ 75
____ School Personnel/Therapist/ $ 75
Service Provider/other
____ Attorney (CLEs provided) $130
I would like to order a box lunch for:
____ Friday, November 7th $10
____ Saturday, November 8th $10
Total amount paid: $________

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Learn how to be an effective advocate
Hear the latest on No Child Left Behind
Learn how to interpret tests
And MUCH, MUCH MORE!

A special room rate of $72 per night is available at the host hotel:
Holiday Inn-North - 601-366-9411

Schedule
Friday, November 7
8:00 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 10:30
IDEA 2003 - Present Legislative Status, changes, what to expect
IDEA - History and Overview, PARC and Mills cases
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
Section 1414(a-c) - Evaluations and
Re-Evaluations
Section 1414(d) - Individualized Educational Programs, Present Levels of Performance, Goals and Objectives, Regulations 340 - 350, Appendix A
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 - 2:15
Section 1415 - Prior Written Notice, Procedural Safeguards Notice, Mediation, Due Process Hearing, Appeal, Discipline, Age of Majority, Other Statutes: Section 504, ADA, FERPA, Caselaw and Recent Legal Developments, NCD Report
Other Statutes: Section 504, ADA, FERPA
NCLB - No Child Left Behind
Litigation: Special Ed Caselaw
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 4:00
Understanding Tests and Measurements Bell Curve, Standard Scores, Scale Scores, % ranks, Grade Equivalent, Age Equivalent
Demonstration: Use of PowerPoint and Excel in Advocacy
S.M.A.R.T. IEPs
Review of Legal Principles
4:00-4:30 Questions and Answers

Schedule
Saturday, November 8
9:00 - 10:30
Review of Law and Understanding Tests and Measurements, S.M.A.R.T. IEPs,
Legal, systemic and “school culture” obstacles to compliance with
IDEA-97
The Parent as the Special Ed Manager
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!
The Parent as Expert
Tactical Approaches
Understanding the Child’s Disability Organization of the Child’s File
Tactics and Strategies
Overview
Rule of Adverse Assumptions
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:00
Tactics and Strategies - continued Private Evaluations
Paper Trails
The Letter to the Stranger
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00: - 2:15
Tactics and Strategies - continued
The Letter to the Stranger - examples
5 Ws + H + E
Preparation for Meetings
Meeting Strategies
QUIZ
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:15
Tactics and Strategies - continued
Picking Your Battles
Marketing and Selling
In Summation
Review of Law, Tests and Measurements,
S.M.A.R.T IEPs, Tactics
QUIZ Results
3:30 - 4:30 Questions and Answers
This schedule is subject to change due to possible legislative and legal changes, which occur on a regular basis.