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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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