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SOLD OUT!!
IDEA
2004: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You!
by Wayne Steedman, Esq.
Cleveland Area (Northern
Ohio), April 25, 2006
IDEA
2004: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You, a Wrightslaw training program by Wayne
Steedman, Esq., is co-sponsored by the Ohio Coalition for Education
of Children With Disabilities, North Central Parent Mentors of Ohio, and Northern
Ohio SERRC.
Update 3/22/06: The conference organizers just advised us that this program is sold out. They have a long waiting list. Registrations were accepted on a first come, first served basis.
 The
program will be held at:
Spitzer
Conference Center at
Lorain County Community College
1005 Abbe Road North
Elyria, Ohio
(440) 366-4100 or (800) 995-5222 ext. 4100 Program
Description
IDEA
2004: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You focuses on changes in IDEA 2004. You
will learn about: - New
requirements for evaluations, reevaluations, parental consent
- New
requirements for IEPs, IEP teams, IEP meetings
- Eligibility
requirements for students with specific learning disabilities
- Accommodations
on high stakes tests, accommodations guidelines, alternate assessments
- New
rules about discipline and manifestation reviews
- New
procedural requirements and timelines, including the “Due Process Complaint
Notice” and “Resolution (IEP) Session”
Space for this FREE program is limited. Register today!
Agenda
| 7:30-8:30 |
Registration and
refreshments |
| 8:30-10:00 |
Introductions; IDEA History
and Overview; 1400: Findings and Purposes; Section 1401: Definitions in
IDEA: Special Education, LD, etc. |
| 10:00-10:15 |
Break |
| 10:15-11:30 |
Section 1412: Child Find,
Least Restrictive Environment, Private Placements, Statewide Assessments,
Accommodations; Section 1414: Evaluations, Re-Evaluation, Individualized
Educational Programs |
| 11:30-12:30 |
Lunch |
| 12:30-2:00 |
Section 1415: Procedural
Safeguards: Prior Written Notice; Resolution Session; Mediation; New
Requirements & Timelines for Due process Hearings; Discipline; Proposed
IDEA 2004 Regulations |
| 2:00-2:15 |
Break |
| 2:15-3:30 |
No Child Left Behind Act
(NCLB): IEPs; Research Based Instruction; New Requirements for Highly
Qualified Special Education Teachers |
| 3:30-4:00 |
Questions and Answers |
Registration
This conference is FREE to registrants. Your registration includes Wrightslaw
IDEA 2004 (Retail: $14.95), continental breakfast and lunch. Download the conference flyer and registration form.
Mail
your completed registration form to:
Northern
Ohio SERRC
1230
Beechview Drive, Suite 100
Vermilion,
OH 44089
Fax:
(440) 967-8349
Note:
You must register in advance. Onsite registration will NOT be accepted.
Free Parking
is available at the facility. Parking for the Conference Center is
in Lot 4.
Questions?
Please contact the Northern Ohio SERRC by telephone (440)-967-8355. You may also contact Vicki Deel-Lezon by email
at vlezon@ehoesc.org or by phone at (419)-433-6343, extension 27.
Wrightslaw
programs often fill up early - don't miss out! Register today! Logistics,
Directions, Accommodations Directions
The
LCCC Spitzer Conference Center is approximately 25 miles west of downtown Cleveland
and easily accessible from the east or west via the Ohio Turnpike, Interstate
90 and Interstate 480.
Please visit the Lorain
County Community College website for directions or
click here for directions from MapQuest.
Airports
Cleveland
Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
(23 miles) is a short drive via I-480.
5300
Riverside Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
Akron-Canton
Regional Airport - 68 miles
5400 Lauby Road NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Accommodations
The
following hotels offer a special rate to Wrightslaw conference registrants. Be
sure to mention that you are attending the Wrightslaw program when you make your registration.
Country Inn &
Suites By Carlson
645 Griswold Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 324-0099
or
(800) 456-4000 | Holiday
Inn Elyria
1825 Lorain Blvd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 324-5411 or
(800) 321-7333 | Holiday
Inn Cleveland West
1100 Crocker Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145
(440) 871-6000
or
(800) 762-7416 | Residence
Inn
30100 Clemons Rd.
Westlake, Ohio 44145
(440) 892-2254 or
(800) 331-3131 |
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