Conference November 12th: Key Issues in Special Education Law

From MCLE

Continuing Legal Education

November 7, 2014

A concise update on new developments and current issues.

The area of special education law is ever changing, and it is important for practitioners to be up-to-date on the latest issues and cases. This program provides a concise overview of the significant changes, emerging trends, and common issues encountered in special education practice.

Current issues and developments are highlighted, including transition planning and programs, damages, and the implementation of the new discipline legislation.

The program also pays special attention to practice before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) and provides an efficient overview of significant federal court and BSEA decisions from the past year.

Agenda and Written Materials

• Key Judicial and BSEA Decisions—Year-in-Review

• Changes in Interpretation of the IDEA Regulatory and Statutory Law

• Trends and Changes in Practice and Procedure Before the BSEA

• Tips About Practice Before the BSEA—From Both the Practitioner’s Perspective and the BSEA Hearing Officer’s Perspective

• Transition Issues

• Implementation of the New Discipline Law

• Damages

• The Role of State Agencies, Such as DCF, DDS, and DMH 

"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

Faculty

• Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston, Chair

• Reece Erlichman, Esq., Division of Administrative Law Appeals, Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Boston

• Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq., Law Office of Tim Sindelar, Newton

• Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy

Where and When

BOSTON: 2:00 - 5:00pm Wednesday, November 12, 2014

MCLE Conference Center,

10 Winter Place, via Winter Street
Program No. 2150049P01

LIVE WEBCAST
2:00 - 5:00pm Wednesday, November 12, 2014

www.mcle.org

Program No. 2150049WBC

RECORDED WEBCAST

9:00am - 12:00 noon Wednesday, November 19, 2014

www.mcle.org

Program No. 2150049RBC

Tuition (Includes Written Materials)

$225; $202.50 (MCLE sponsor members)

$112.50 (New lawyers admitted to law practice after 2011, pending admittees and law students)

Available after Weds., November 19: Audio CD - $135;

$121.50 (MCLE Sponsor Members)

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