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1st Annual Special Education Conference and Resource Expo featuring Wrightslaw
All about COMPLIANCE!
with Pete Wright, Esq., Jamie Wong and Jaimme Collins
New Orleans, LA
Thursday, November 17, 2016
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This one-day conference will focus on issues facing charter schools when dealing with special education law and compliance. Speakers will delve into recent court decisions that have an impact on the day-to-day operations of special education programming in charter schools. Wrightslaw books will be provided at no additional cost to attendees. This conference features Pete Wright, Esq., and is
being sponsored by Louisiana Special Education Cooperative.
The program will be held at:
Hampton Inn and Suites Convention Center
1201 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Agenda
| 8:30-8:45 |
Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45-12:00 |
Comprehensive review of SPED law, SPLC settlement, update on Supreme Court cases
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| 12:00-12:15 |
Questions and Answers |
| 12:15-1:30 |
Lunch |
| 12:15 |
Resource Expo opens |
| 1:30-2:30 |
Jamie Wong, Policy Director, LA Dept. of Education - Special education policy update including ESSA framework |
| 2:30-3:30 |
Jaimme Collins, Partner, Adams & Reese - Review of pertinent Louisiana case law and discipline flow chart |
| 3:30-4:00 |
Questions
and Answers |
Registration
Wrightslaw
programs often fill up early - don't miss out!
Logistics, Directions and Accommodations
Directions
Map and directions to the Hampton Inn and Suites Convention Center.
Parking
There is a $15 parking fee.
Hotel Accommodations
The sponsors have secured a special room rate with the Hampton Inn and Suites of $119 per night for a Standard Room and $169 per night for a Suite. Call 504-566-9990 and ask for the Special Education Conference discounted rate.
Airports
Louis Armstrong - New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
(approximately 16 miles to venue)
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If you provide a service, sign up to be listed on the Yellow
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