On-Demand Education Webinar Trainings

Ensure your team knows when and how to provide parents with prior written notice as required under the IDEA. Attorney Ron Stadler provides practical and compliance guidance as he shares the circumstances in which you must issue PWN, its legally required content, and procedures to ensure PWN is timely sent. You also learn lessons from court and administrative decisions so you can avoid common compliance missteps when drafting notices.

Determining whether a student needs specially designed instruction is a key step in the “IEP or 504 plan?” decision. This on-demand webinar is essential training for all special education team members, as attorney Collins Saint explains how to: distinguish between the legal protections provided by Section 504 and the IDEA; determine whether a student qualifies for a Section 504 plan or an IEP; and avoid child find and predetermination missteps.

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.

Learn how to effectively use functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans to target behaviors that interfere with learning and pose a threat to safety — all while meeting IDEA requirements. School law attorney Eric Rodriguez teaches you when it is appropriate to initiate an FBA or BIP and how to go about doing so, supported by explanations of IDEA mandates and tips to avoid legal missteps.

Eliminate the friction between placement and discipline when it comes to addressing behavior of students with disabilities. Attorney Bobby Truhe shows you how to be proactive from the start of repeated maladaptive behaviors and one-off misconduct and choose the proper approach based on each student’s needs. You also learn best practices to comply with legal requirements related to placement and removal, including documenting changes in placement, seeking an IAES, and more.

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.