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With the continued increase in IDEA due process and state complaints, school and district staff are frequently called on to assist in defending and trying to resolve these matters. But they most likely have little to no experience in navigating the complex legal issues involved. Remedy that situation by having everyone attend this webinar with attorney Terry Harmon.

A popular presenter known for straightforward guidance, Mr. Harmon will explain what happens when complaints are filed: applicable timelines, actions that staff must take immediately, and procedural issues that must be addressed. You’ll also learn how to best position the district to defend a complaint, and practical tips to work toward a resolution even while litigation is advancing.

Along with discovering what to expect from the district’s legal counsel and during the hearing, staff will gain best practices to:

• Implement IDEA requirements when a due process or state complaint is filed
• Conduct a resolution meeting under the IDEA
• Prepare themselves and other district personnel for a due process hearing
• Communicate with parents when a complaint is pending
• Apply stay-put during a due process proceeding
• And more

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About the Presenter

Terry J. Harmon, Esq., is a shareholder with Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. in Tallahassee, Florida. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and Tennessee. He is 1 of only 47 attorneys Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Education Law and has represented educational institutions before the Florida Department of Education; the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings; Florida State Circuit Courts; the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida; and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Mr. Harmon devotes a substantial portion of his practice to providing assistance to public and private educational institutions (K-12 and postsecondary) in a wide array of legal matters. He has lectured at the national and state level on issues of importance impacting educational institutions including, but not limited to, exceptional student education. He is a member of the Florida School Board Attorneys Association, The Florida Bar’s Education Law Committee, and the National School Attorneys Association.

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There are two fundamental approaches to addressing misconduct of students with disabilities: educational (placement) and disciplinary (removal). Attorney Bobby Truhe will show you how to work from the start of repeated maladaptive behaviors and one-off misconduct by choosing the proper approach based on each student’s needs.

You’ll learn the legal authority for teams to consider LRE and placement, as well as the legal requirements for disciplinary removals, manifestation, FBAs, and IAES. And you’ll go beyond legal mandates to understand the benefits and downside of each approach and discover effective ways to address misconduct when it occurs.

You’ll leave this webinar equipped with knowledge and best practices to:

• Ensure better compliance by framing the discussion as a response to maladaptive behaviors, whether educational or disciplinary
• Bridge the knowledge gap between special education and general education staff related to addressing misconduct and maladaptive behaviors
• Comply with all legal and procedural requirements of disciplinary removals
• Identify situations where proactive due process or litigation is needed for really concerning behavior
• Document changes in placement in IEPs and PWNs to defend the work of the team
• And more

The webinar will end with Q&A time, so you can ask Mr. Truhe questions about your specific concerns.

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Meet Your Trainer

Bobby Truhe, Esq., is a partner at KSB School Law and focuses his practice exclusively on representing public school districts in South Dakota and Nebraska. He is a passionate speaker on a variety of education topics, digital citizenship issues, First Amendment rights, and special education and is a veteran presenter at LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities^®.

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Determining whether a student is eligible for an IEP or a Section 504 plan is a key decision-making point that requires consistent criteria and processes. Attorney Collins Saint will provide your team with a roadmap for making that determination based on sound legal reasoning.

You’ll gain an understanding of the differences in students’ legal protections provided by the IDEA and Section 504, such as manifestation determination reviews, as well as where the two laws align. Plus, you’ll learn about 504 protections that apply to all students with disabilities regardless of whether they have an IEP or a 504 plan.

This webinar will also look at the importance of considering specially designed instruction in light of recent case law, and providing a prior written notice when a team refuses an IEP even if the student qualifies for a 504 plan.

You’ll leave with best practices to:

• Follow a compliant process to determine whether a student qualifies for a 504 plan or an IEP
• Utilize data to appropriately protect students with disabilities during decision-making
• Avoid legal risks when identifying students, including child find and predetermination
• Ensure compliance with IDEA and Section 504 for students with disability-related plans
• And more

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About the Presenter

As a former educator and mental health practitioner, Collins Saint, Esq., helps schools, nonprofits, and individuals navigate complex legal challenges with clarity, strategy, and practicality. Known for his work in education law, civil rights, and identity justice, he combines his deep legal knowledge with a trauma-informed, equity-centered approach to every matter he handles.

Mr. Saint’s clients trust him not only for his sharp legal thinking, but also for his calm presence and commitment to building relationships that last. Whether he’s advising an entity on navigating disability protections, representing a school system in a civil rights dispute, or supporting a client through a legal name change, he shows up ready to solve problems and move people forward.

Mr. Saint never gave up his love of teaching, and as a result, he has become a frequent national speaker on education law, mental health and wellbeing, and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as a consistent contributor to professional development programs for organizations of all sizes.

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Registration Information Main Site (required for Additional Site registrations): $295 per connection
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