LRP’s National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities® in Phoenix next April will offer a robust agenda, including the Special Ed Connection Users Group track to ensure you maximize all the benefits of your subscription to this online resource to serve your students with disabilities effectively and in compliance.
With these trainings focused exclusively on Special Ed Connection, you’ll gain insider tips straight from the experts who are behind this innovative online resource. Whether it's …
You'll learn how to use this special education professional development tool to advance staff knowledge and skills in maintaining compliance with special education and disability laws.
For years, schools have struggled to find legal and practical ways to comply with the vast and vague obligations imposed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and its implementing regulations. This struggle has been exacerbated by a lack of clarity regarding the services owed to students with mental health needs and a significant shift in the needs of students previously considered only "technically" eligible. Fortunately, with the information and resources on Special Ed Connection, users can be assured they have the support they need to keep up with the ever-evolving expectations imposed by Section 504. Join Attorney Jordan Johnson in this interactive session to discover tools to familiarize yourself with the obligations of Section 504 and methods to keep your district in compliance. Jordan will also spotlight ready-to-use forms to assist teams in developing and implementing compliant 504 plans and content you can turn to for professional development activities all year long.
It's easy to love Special Ed Connection. With a click of a button, Special Ed Connection keeps you up to date with the latest in special education and helps maximize your district's compliance with federal disability laws. Don't go through the motions with old forms and outdated information: Let attorney Jordan Johnson walk you through the 10 best things about Special Ed Connection and how a subscription can leave you with that XO feeling! His tips and tricks on navigating the site and retrieving relevant legal resources are sure to leave you on cloud nine. Whether you currently have a subscription or are only considering one, he will demonstrate the various search capabilities that facilitate high-quality legal research. Bring your laptops and questions for Jordan!
During this session we will focus on the wealth of ready-made charts, activities, and ready-to-use tools on Special Ed Connection. From You Be the Judge to SEL Skill Builder to Alphabet Soup, come learn how these features, and many others, will save you time when preparing Connection for in-house professional development and staff trainings.
Here's your chance to learn about some of the most indispensable tips, tools, and shortcuts on Special Ed Connection, including some hidden gems you may not be aware of! From Hotlaws to Case Files to Roundups...make sure you're taking advantage of everything on the site that will save you time and effort in handling your day-to-day responsibilities.
Don't have time to search Special Ed Connection? Join us to discover the plethora of resources that are at your fingertips and can be found with just a click or two. You'll get an overview of the site so you're aware of all the different resources available to you and how to use them.
Are you an attorney? Does your district face numerous legal challenges each school year? Join us for this interactive session that will show you the most efficient ways to conduct legal research on Special Ed Connection.
Take your professional development planning to the next level. During this advanced workshop you will learn how to use resources on Special Ed Connection to create activities, games, and puzzles for staff professional development. This will be a hands-on “make & take” session so bring your laptop or tablet!
What do I do when a parent refuses to attend an IEP meeting? What types of impairments meet the definition of a specific learning disability? How do I determine if a bus suspension qualifies as a change in placement? Find out how to use the features and resources on Special Ed Connection to get answers to your most challenging special education questions.