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PRE 1A | Administrator Boot Camp: What LEA Representatives Need to Know as IEP Team 'Process Leaders' (Room Sun B)

05 May 19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Julie Weatherly
This symposium will provide an overview of the legal requirements related to the role and responsibility of an IEP team's "process leader&... More...

PRE 2A | Students With Disabilities: The Emotions of Emoticons (Room Sun A)

05 May 19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Karen Haase
Recent tragic events place schools under a legal and political microscope in how they respond to allegations of bullying, threats made by students,... More...

PRE 4 | Section 504: The Big Picture (Room Sun C)

05 May 19
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Dave Richards
This full-day symposium is a must for anyone who wants to understand Section 504! Dave Richards will provide an overview of Section 504 as a civil ... More...

PRE 5 | Contemporary ABA Programs for Students With Autism: Defensibility, Logistics, and Effectiveness (Room Sun D)

05 May 19
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Mary Schillinger ; Mitchell Taubman Dr.
Learn the essential components for any IEP designed to provide FAPE to students with autism as well as how to embed those components into your auti... More...

PRE 1B | Administrator Boot Camp: Can’t We All Just Get Along? (Room Sun B)

05 May 19
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Darcy Kriha
Educators face increasing hostility and anger in the field of special education, ranging from passive-aggressive attitudes to verbal (sometimes eve... More...

PRE 2B | Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Supporting Students With Disabilities and Special Needs (Room Sun A)

05 May 19
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Benjamin Fernandez
It is not a matter of if, but when a crisis will impact a school. School crises can range in severity from food poisoning to transportation acciden... More...

PRE 3 | Surviving Due Process: A Step-by-Step Guide (Room Tallahassee)

05 May 19
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Jan Tomsky
An IDEA due process hearing can be a daunting task for both a school attorney and an administrator, whether he or she is an experienced litigator o... More...

PRE 6 | Mastering the Maze of IDEA/504 Requirements, School Safety and Mental Health - What’s “Hot” in Florida Special Education Law? (Room Miami)

05 May 19
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Robert Avossa, Ed.D. ; Monica Verra-Tirado ; Julie Weatherly
Confused about the interplay between IDEA and Section 504 obligations and the new mandate to conduct threat assessments via threat assessment teams... More...

Orientation: New at the Institute! (Room Miami)

05 May 19
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Lisa Bocchino
Whether this is your first time attending LRP’s Institute or you’ve never missed a year, this orientation will help you make the most o... More...

GS1 | 2019 Institute’s Top 40 for 40 (Room Exhibit Hall AB)

06 May 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: General Session

Speaker(s): Karen Haase
For LRP's National Institute's 40th Anniversary, school attorney Karen Haase will give you a Ryan Seacrest-style countdown of the 40 most i... More...

A1 | Test Your IDEA Spending Knowledge! (Room Sun A)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Tiffany Kesslar
Did you know that your IDEA funds must be spent in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations as well as IDEA'... More...

A2 | Addressing Employee Misconduct: Your Responsibilities When Special Educators Misbehave (Room Sun C)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Jocelyn Kramer
Administrators must intervene and address employee misconduct head on whether it be the failure to comply with employee policies and handbooks, imp... More...

A3 | Beyond the Morning Meeting — Reducing Risk Through Social and Emotional Learning (Room Sun B)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): June Eassa
How do you build a structure in your schools that will support the healthy development both socially and emotionally of all students? Utilizing the... More...

B1 | 'I Can Explain' ... When Students Claim a Disability Only After an Expellable Offense (Room Osceola B)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Garner
You've mastered the basics of navigating the discipline procedures under the IDEA. Well done, Padawan! Now you are ready for Jedi-level trainin... More...

B2 | Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Educators (Room Sun D)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): Lisa Phifer
Cognitive behavioral strategies have emerged as a gold standard in therapeutic settings; however, such approaches have historically not translated ... More...

I1 | The Safety of Students With Autism (Room Osceola C)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Darcy Kriha
Schools personnel are especially attuned to meeting the needs of students with autism, but often question the intersection of safety and special ed... More...

S1 | FAPE When Nondisabled Students and Their Parents Won't Cooperate (Room Osceola D)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Dave Richards
The school is responsible for determining and providing appropriate services but does not always have complete control of the school environment or... More...

S2 | Evaluation and Eligibility Under Section 504 (Room Osceola A)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Patrick Andriano
Attorney Patrick Andriano will illustrate best practices and emphasize legal compliance in this not-to-be-missed session on evaluations and reevalu... More...

T1 | Navigate the Legal Aspects of Blended, Virtual Learning (Room Naples)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Betsey Helfrich
The benefits of virtual learning and utilizing technology to facilitate and expand educational opportunities for students with disabilities are inn... More...

U1 | Special Ed Connection® Users Group: Using Special Ed Connection® to Make a Difference in Your Program and to Your Students and Staff (Room Miami)

06 May 19
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Special Ed Connection® Users Group

Speaker(s): Deb McKinnon ; Kelly Whiting
Discover how to use Special Ed Connection® as a professional development tool to advance staff knowledge and skills. Plus, you’ll lea... More...

A1-R | Test Your IDEA Spending Knowledge! (Room Sun A)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Tiffany Kesslar
Did you know that your IDEA funds must be spent in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations as well as IDEA'... More...

A2-R | Addressing Employee Misconduct: Your Responsibilities When Special Educators Misbehave (Room Sun C)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Jocelyn Kramer
Administrators must intervene and address employee misconduct head on whether it be the failure to comply with employee policies and handbooks, imp... More...

A3-R | Beyond the Morning Meeting — Reducing Risk Through Social and Emotional Learning (Room Sun B)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): June Eassa
How do you build a structure in your schools that will support the healthy development both socially and emotionally of all students? Utilizing the... More...

B1-R | 'I Can Explain' ... When Students Claim a Disability Only After an Expellable Offense (Room Osceola B)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Garner
You've mastered the basics of navigating the discipline procedures under the IDEA. Well done, Padawan! Now you are ready for Jedi-level trainin... More...

B2-R | Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Educators (Room Sun D)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): Eric Rossen
Cognitive behavioral strategies have emerged as a gold standard in therapeutic settings; however, such approaches have historically not translated ... More...

B8 | Modernizing Behavior Management: Common Pitfalls & Best Practices (Room Tallahassee)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): Andrea Banks ; Kenton Levings
In this session we will discuss how to modernize behavior management and the common pitfalls associated with ineffective Tier 2 models.  We wi... More...

I1-R | The Safety of Students With Autism (Room Osceola C)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Darcy Kriha
Schools personnel are especially attuned to meeting the needs of students with autism, but often question the intersection of safety and special ed... More...

S1-R | FAPE When Nondisabled Students and Their Parents Won't Cooperate (Room Osceola D)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Dave Richards
The school is responsible for determining and providing appropriate services but does not always have complete control of the school environment or... More...

S2-R | Evaluation and Eligibility Under Section 504 (Room Osceola A)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Patrick Andriano
Attorney Patrick Andriano will illustrate best practices and emphasize legal compliance in this not-to-be-missed session on evaluations and reevalu... More...

T2 | AT Devices and Services: Responding to a Request, Evaluating the Need, and Documenting the Decision (Room Naples)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Rachel Hitch
The IDEA requires IEP teams to consider whether a child needs assistive technology devices and services. Such devices and services must be provided... More...

U2 | Special Ed Connection® Users Group: Case Law Lessons That Lead to Sound Decisions (Room Miami)

06 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Special Ed Connection® Users Group

Speaker(s): Julie J. Kline Esq.
Many new case decisions, as well as older significant cases, can impact how you handle issues and frame your position. Find out how to use Spec... More...

GS2 | Nobody's Perfect: Achieving Inclusion, Diversity and Access (Room Exhibit Hall AB)

06 May 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: General Session

Speaker(s): Marlee Matlin
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GS3 | 40 Tips for the 40th Institute (Room Exhibit Hall AB)

07 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: General Session

Speaker(s): Leslie Fisher ; Tiffany Kesslar ; Joseph B. Ryan Ph.D. ; Jan Tomsky ; Julie Weatherly
Nowhere else can you get this much concise advice about special education law from top professionals! Five experts will take turns delivering quick... More...

A4 | Everything You Wanted to Know About FERPA and Weren't Afraid to Ask (Room Sun A)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Jose Martín
Special educators must comply with the privacy requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act with respect to student records. Attor... More...

A5 | Courts, Cops, and DCS — What to Do When the Law Is Involved (Room Sun D)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Amanda Lynn Morse
What do you do when a police officer is demanding to see a special education student's psychological evaluation, or a school discipline file? C... More...

A9 | Leveraging Current Funding and Staff to Improve Student Outcomes in Special Ed (Room Tallahassee)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Brian Kasbar ; Annette Martinez SLP ; Gina Pope-Heron MA Ed CI
With the annual need for special education services climbing and many speech pathologists retiring,  schools across the country are scrambling... More...

B3 | What’s Trending in Emotional Disturbance Identification? (Room Sun C)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): Jessica Dirsmith ; Rebecca Heaton Hall
Presented jointly by school psychologist Jessica Dirsmith and school attorney Rebecca Heaton-Hall, this session will discuss collaborating to promo... More...

I2 | Effective IEP Team Documentation: An IEP Is Worth 1,000 Words (Room Sun B)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Dianna Bowen
The words written (or not written) in an IEP can mean the difference between winning or losing a due process hearing and/or resolving a dispute. Th... More...

I3 | Confused About Dyslexia? Don’t Overthink It (Room Osceola A)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Geneva Taylor
Even seasoned special education and Section 504 staff can become lost when trying to navigate the brackish waters of dyslexia eligibility and servi... More...

I4 | Child Find, Rewind: The Ways You're Behind (Room Osceola B)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Bobby Truhe
Most educators know that child find requires them to seek permission to evaluate any child for possible special education eligibility when the dist... More...

I5 | English Learners in Special Education (Room Osceola C)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Brandon Wright
This session will explore one of the major topics emerging in special education law: English learner students. You'll learn about recent cases ... More...

S3 | Top 10 Section 504 Myths (and How to Correct Them) (Room Osceola D)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Erin Gilsbach
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a commonly-misunderstood law, and its implementation often leads to frustration and potential legal compli... More...

T3 | Section 504/ADA: What’s Technology Got to Do With It? (Room Naples)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): David Rubin
Effective communication, equal access, assistive technology – in addition to your IDEA obligations, are you prepared to meet your Section 504... More...

U3 | Special Ed Connection® Users Group: Special Ed Connection® Tips and Tools That Will Free Up Your Time and Get You Answers Fast (Room Miami)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Special Ed Connection® Users Group

Speaker(s): Deb McKinnon ; Kelly Whiting
Here’s your chance to learn more than 20 indispensable tips, tools, and shortcuts you can use on Special Ed Connection®! From Roundup... More...

A10 | Developing a Districtwide Autism Program: A Training Model for Serving Students With ASD (Room Tallahassee)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Alicia Balfrey
Consistency of instruction is an essential component to effective school-based instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder. However, acc... More...

A6 | Leading the Investigation Into Allegations of Discriminatory Harassment (Room Sun C)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Jocelyn Kramer
Most schools have policies and procedures to prohibit bullying and disability discrimination, but few have taken the time to train the administrato... More...

B4 | Reducing the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Minorities and Students With Disabilities (Room Osceola C)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): Joseph B. Ryan Ph.D.
During the 2015-16 academic year, over 291,100 students were referred to school-related arrest — 82,800 of whom were students with disabiliti... More...

B5 | Mental Health Services as a Component of FAPE: Liability Exposure Under the IDEA and Section 504 (Room Osceola D)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Walker ; William Zee
National attention surrounding the need for increased mental health services continues to grow and is redefining the role and legal obligations of ... More...

I6 | No Excuses: Convening a Proper IEP Team (Room Osceola A)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Brandon Wright
One of the primary and essential procedural obligations is convening a properly constituted IEP team. This presentation will guide you through the ... More...

I7 | What's the LRE Here? Current Difficult LRE Challenges and Ideas on Solving Them (Room Sun A)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Jose Martín
While most special educators understand the IDEA's least restrictive environment mandate, case law developments and modern placement innovation... More...

I8 | Paraprofessionals — How to Staff and Train for Supporting Student Independence in Core Rigor Learning (Room Sun B)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Mary Schillinger
Your paraprofessionals are your front-line support providers but are often the least adept at providing rigorous support to students. This session ... More...

I9 | Preparing for Life After IDEA: Practical Tips for Legally Compliant Transition Planning (Room Sun D)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Andrew Tatgenhorst
Transition planning is a regularly-disputed area of special education and has often resulted in liability on the part of public school districts. C... More...

S4 | It All Starts With Understanding the Difference and Similarities Between Section 504 and the IDEA (Room Osceola B)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Geneva Taylor
When it comes to eligibility, many school districts are misinformed about which students should receive a referral for special education under the ... More...

T4 | The Top Time-Saving Tools for Busy Special Ed Administrators (Room Naples)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Leslie Fisher
Technology continually changes in scope and functionality, and a stream of new tech tools and resources are available to assist in your role as a s... More...

U4 | Special Ed Connection® Users Group: Top 10 on Special Ed Connection® — Answers to Your Biggest Challenges (Room Miami)

07 May 19
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Special Ed Connection® Users Group

Speaker(s): Lisa Bocchino
From autism to transportation to prior written notice, this session will focus on the 10 most-searched topics on Special Ed Connection® &md... More...

A7 | Emergency Preparedness for Students With Disabilities: Reducing Liability and Best Practice Solutions (Room Sun B)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Laura Sharp ; William Zee
Nearly every school has developed and implemented a plan to respond in emergency and crisis situations. Many such plans, however, fall short in add... More...

A8 | Private Providers in Schools: Opportunities and Pitfalls (Room Sun C)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Wayne Stewart J.D., Ph.D.
When parents are fortunate to locate and access resources to pay for mental health services for their children and the providers are willing to go ... More...

B6 | Discipline of Students With Disabilities: The Key Rules and Regulations From Removals to MDRs (Room Osceola D)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Hodgins
This session will outline and discuss the key discipline rules and regulations affecting the discipline of students with disabilities. From the &qu... More...

B7 | 'You're Anxious; I'm Anxious; We're ALL Anxious' — Meeting the Needs of Students With Anxiety (Room Sun D)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Garner
School is stressful! Every student experiences anxiety from time to time — whether preparing for a final exam, writing a research paper, or d... More...

E1 | The Legal Ethics of Settling Special Education Cases (Room Sarasota)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Ethics

Speaker(s): David Rubin
This session will explore the ethical dilemmas facing attorneys for school districts and families when negotiating the settlement of special educat... More...

I10 | Tips for Assessing the Appropriateness of IEPs After Endrew F. (Room Osceola C)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Patrick Andriano
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools must offer students with disabilities "an IEP reasonably calculated to enable a chil... More...

I11 | Prior Written Notice: Prior to What? (Room Osceola B)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Maureen Lemon
Prior written notice is a relatively simple concept that can catch school officials off-guard. They often miss the triggers for a PWN, misjudge the... More...

S5 | Medical Marijuana and Students With Special Needs: Seeking Clarity in the Haze (Room Osceola A)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Timothy Gilsbach
More than half of states have new or recent legislation permitting the use of medical marijuana, but the drug continues to be illegal under federal... More...

T5 | Good Communication in the Digital World: Prevent Embarrassments and Avoid Liability (Room Naples)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Dianna Bowen
A teacher accidentally leaves a voicemail on a mother’s phone criticizing a student; a text sent to a parent before an IEP meeting says "... More...

U5 | Special Ed Connection® Users Group: Special Ed Connection Hidden Gems That Make Special Ed Connection® a Valuable Resource for You and Your Staff (Room Miami)

07 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Special Ed Connection® Users Group

Speaker(s): Deb McKinnon ; Kelly Whiting
Some of the most valuable tools on Special Ed Connection® may be the ones you aren’t using yet. In this fast-paced session, you&rsquo... More...

Certificate of Attendance

08 May 19
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Certificate of attendance is now available in the Schedule section of the Mobile App.  More...

A6-R | Leading the Investigation Into Allegations of Discriminatory Harassment (Room Sun C)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Jocelyn Kramer
Most schools have policies and procedures to prohibit bullying and disability discrimination, but few have taken the time to train the administrato... More...

B4-R | Reducing the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Minorities and Students With Disabilities (Room Osceola C)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): Joseph B. Ryan Ph.D.
During the 2015-16 academic year, over 291,100 students were referred to school-related arrest — 82,800 of whom were students with disabiliti... More...

B5-R | Mental Health Services as a Component of FAPE: Liability Exposure Under the IDEA and Section 504 (Room Osceola D)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Walker ; William Zee
National attention surrounding the need for increased mental health services continues to grow and is redefining the role and legal obligations of ... More...

E2 | Avoiding Fight Club: Ethics From the Perspectives of All Education Attorneys in a Difficult Case (Room Sarasota)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Ethics

Speaker(s): Bobby Truhe
Although this session will cover the most pressing Model Rules of Professional Conduct in tough cases, it will not be your typical ethics session. ... More...

I6-R | No Excuses: Convening a Proper IEP Team (Room Osceola A)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Brandon Wright
One of the primary and essential procedural obligations is convening a properly constituted IEP team. This presentation will guide you through the ... More...

I7-R | What's the LRE Here? Current Difficult LRE Challenges and Ideas on Solving Them (Room Sun A)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Jose Martín
While most special educators understand the IDEA's least restrictive environment mandate, case law developments and modern placement innovation... More...

I8-R | Paraprofessionals — How to Staff and Train for Supporting Student Independence in Core Rigor Learning (Room Sun B)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Mary Schillinger
Your paraprofessionals are your front-line support providers but are often the least adept at providing rigorous support to students. This session ... More...

I9-R | Preparing for Life After IDEA: Practical Tips for Legally Compliant Transition Planning (Room Sun D)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Andrew Tatgenhorst
Transition planning is a regularly-disputed area of special education and has often resulted in liability on the part of public school districts. C... More...

S4-R | It All Starts With Understanding the Difference and Similarities Between Section 504 and the IDEA (Room Osceola B)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Section 504

Speaker(s): Geneva Taylor
When it comes to eligibility, many school districts are misinformed about which students should receive a referral for special education under the ... More...

T6 | Must-Know Technology Tools and The Legal Issues That Surround Them (Room Naples)

08 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Speaker(s): Leslie Fisher ; Erin Gilsbach
In this mashup of legal and practical advice, edtech expert Leslie Fisher teams up with attorney Erin D. Gilsbach to cover game-changing technology... More...

A7-R | Emergency Preparedness for Students With Disabilities: Reducing Liability and Best Practice Solutions (Room Sun B)

08 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Laura Sharp ; William Zee
Nearly every school has developed and implemented a plan to respond in emergency and crisis situations. Many such plans, however, fall short in add... More...

A8-R | Private Providers in Schools: Opportunities and Pitfalls (Room Sun C)

08 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Administration

Speaker(s): Wayne Stewart J.D., Ph.D.
When parents are fortunate to locate and access resources to pay for mental health services for their children and the providers are willing to go ... More...

B6-R | Discipline of Students With Disabilities: The Key Rules and Regulations From Removals to MDRs (Room Osceola D)

08 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Hodgins
This session will outline and discuss the key discipline rules and regulations affecting the discipline of students with disabilities. From the &qu... More...

B7-R | 'You're Anxious; I'm Anxious; We're ALL Anxious' — Meeting the Needs of Students With Anxiety (Room Sun D)

08 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Behavior

Speaker(s): David Garner
School is stressful! Every student experiences anxiety from time to time — whether preparing for a final exam, writing a research paper, or d... More...

I10-R | Tips for Assessing the Appropriateness of IEPs After Endrew F. (Room Osceola C)

08 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: IDEA

Speaker(s): Patrick Andriano
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools must offer students with disabilities "an IEP reasonably calculated to enable a chil... More...
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