Hot Topics in Special Education Law in 2015

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Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA School Law Committee

This seminar will bring you up-to-date on the latest developments in regulations, case law and current issues affecting special education. It is designed to provide the timeliest information for those who represent school districts and parents of classified children. It will also be of interest to educators and other professionals who work directly with classified children.

Register today to hear an authoritative panel of attorneys discuss the current key cases and issues you need to understand to effectively represent your clients or school districts in special education matters.

Program Agenda:
9:00	Welcome
9:05	Case review - Judith A. Gran, Esq.
9:30	Predeterminations - do they deprive students of a proper education? - Christopher L. Soriano, Esq. and Audra Pondish, Esq.
10:10	Education rights of children in foster care and other out-of-home placements - Mary Coogan, Esq.
10:35	Break
10:45	Net Opinions in expert testimony - what constitutes a net opinion? Relevant case law and application to special ed cases - Nathanya G. Simon, Esq.; Rebecca K. Spar, Esq.
11:30	Providing for assisted technology in IEP - Isabel Machado, Esq.
12:00	OPRA issues - what kind of records can be obtained from the School District, Department of Education and private schools? Are bullying and harassment records obtainable? What are the procedures if a request is not met? - Eric L. Harrison, Esq.; John D. Rue, Esq.
12:45	Final comments and Q&A
1:00	Adjourn

NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.5 hours of total CLE credit.

Credits NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 4.5 credits (50 minute hour) PA CLE: 3.5 substantive credits pending ($16 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program) NY CLE (t&n/t): 4.5 professional practice credits SCHOOL: 3.5 credits

Door Registration: $220

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