On-Demand Education Webinar Trainings

Attorney Amy J. Pitsch will equip school staff with the knowledge and techniques to pursue resolution of IDEA due process and state complaints while concurrently defending against them. You’ll also learn what to expect when a complaint is filed, how to prepare for a hearing, and more.

In this convenient 90-minute webinar, Dr. Derek Ihori will walk you step by step through developing measurable IEP goals by aligning present levels, baselines, and progress monitoring with IDEA standards.

Ensure staff understand their IDEA responsibilities when supporting students with tiered interventions. Attorney Pamela Leist breaks down issues related to child find, evaluations, and the provision of FAPE — teaching staff best practices for implementing effective interventions while avoiding special education compliance pitfalls.

Appropriate evaluations are the foundation for developing compliant IEPs. Attorney Deanna Arivett teaches you how to identify and obtain the evaluation data needed to develop IEPs that promote student growth, and to interpret and use that data to determine the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and needs.

With increasing litigation surrounding transportation services, schools have to be prepared to handle all the related issues. Attorney Cynthia Vargas will provide guidance on all things transportation, from determining whether a student requires transportation as a related service to the likely remedies for failure to implement them.

Ensure you and your staff are prepared to provide appropriate, compliant services in the new federal education landscape. Attorney Julia Martin explains how the Department of Education Organization Act impacts special education, the IDEA, and Section 504, plus equips you to alter your policies to comply.

Equip your special education team to conduct effective Manifestation Determination Reviews while avoiding procedural errors that lead to noncompliance and legal disputes. Attorney Lorie Gerkey provides guidance on navigating IDEA requirements, analyzing behaviors, and making informed and equitable determinations.

Equip all team members to be proactive and reactive to bullying incidents. Attorney Stephanie Jones defines bullying so staff recognize when it is occurring; outlines steps for responding in a way that is compliant and appropriate for the situation; and identifies strategies to reduce the potential for future incidents.