A one-day conference (available in-person and on demand) on current legal issues concerning the education of students with disabilities in Texas.
The 2023 conference is now closed for registration.
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Who This Conference Is For
Topics Overview
Dates & Locations
Grand Prairie – April 13, 2023
Ruthe Jackson Center
3113 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX
New Braunfels – May 16, 2023
New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center
375 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Or watch online from May 1, 2023 – August, 2023
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Accreditation
5.0 hours of CPE credit
4.0 hours of CPE credit
5.0 hours of MCLE
This training may meet local requirements for General Management Trainings and we will supply a general Certificate of Attendance for filing with other professional organizations as needed.
Topics & Speakers
Significant Special Education Court Decisions You Need to Know About
Jim walsh
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
Courts have a lot to say regarding special education administration. Jim Walsh of the Walsh Gallegos Law Firm will provide a rundown on the most significant court decisions you need to know about.
Staff Shortages: Legal Ramifications of Providing Certain Services
amber king
Thomspon & Horton
Most employers are feeling the pinch of staff shortages. School districts, however, must continue to meet the demands of providing special education and related services. Amber King of the Thompson & Horton Law Firm will speak to legal ramifications when staff shortages impact the provision of special education services and what you can do about it.
The Latest on Meeting Child Find Obligations Under the IDEA
Paula Maddox Roalson
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
School districts have a legal obligation to find all children who have disabilities and who may need special education services. Paula Maddox Roalson of the Walsh Gallegos Law Firm will provide the latest legal developments and strategies for meeting your district’s child find obligations under the IDEA.
School Districts’ Obligations To Address Student Mental Health
Jose martin
Richards, Lindsey & Martín
Mental health issues can impact every aspect of a student’s education. The Texas Education Agency reports that one in six school-aged youth experiences impairments in life functioning, with the number of students experiencing mental illness increasing as young people grow older. Jose Martín of the Richards, Lindsey & Martín law firm will discuss school district legal obligations to address student mental health.
HB 4545 Instructional Requirements & Students With Disabilities
Heather Rutland
Eichelbaum Wardell Law Firm
HB 4545 includes many new requirements for districts, including accelerated instruction for students who do not pass standardized testing requirements. For students with disabilities, there are mandatory ARD meeting requirements as well. Heather Rutland of the Eichelbaum Wardell Law Firm will outline the requirements and provide practical strategies for meeting your school district’s obligations under HB 4545.
USDE Guidance On Discipline & Removals
Elvin Houston
Walsh Gallegos Law Firm
The US Department of Education has issued guidance on school district responsibilities to avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline with respect to students with disabilities. Elvin Houston with the Walsh Gallegos Law Firm will discuss guidance and resources issued by the DOE addressing the concern that some students with disabilities are not receiving the supports and services necessary to address their educational needs, including their disability-based behavior.
Accommodations
Grand Prairie
Courtyard by Marriot
Join us at the Courtyard by Marriot, located just four minutes from the Ruthe Jackson Center!
New Braunfels
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Join us at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in New Braunfels, a short drive from the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center.
FAQs
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