A one-day conference (available in-person and on demand) on current legal issues concerning the education of students with disabilities in Texas.
Who This Conference Is For
Topics Overview
Dates & Locations
San Marcos – April 1, 2025
San Marcos Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
Pre-registration for San Marcos is now CLOSED. You will still be able to register on site the morning of the conference.
Hurst – May 6th, 2025
Hurst Conference Center
1601 Campus Dr, Hurst, TX
Or watch online from April 22nd – July 31st 2025
Pricing
Single Registration: $225
Group of 5 or more: $200 per person
Group of 10 or more: $190 per person
A copy of the printed workbook can be added on to the registration price for $25 per person.
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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
The Latest Case Law Impacting Special Education
Paula Maddox Roalson
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson and Roalson
Courts play a crucial role in shaping special education administration. Paula Maddox Roalson from the Walsh Gallegos Law Firm will fill us in on the latest rulings and practical guidance in special education law.
Andrew Tatgenhorst
Thompson and Horton
Special education administrators know different rules apply to discipline of students with disabilities. Andrew Tatgenhorst of Thompson & Horton will address the complexities of student discipline within special education and cover key legal requirements and best practices for handling disciplinary actions involving students with disabilities.
Legal Requirements for Serving Students with Disabilites
Emma Lynch
Eichelbaum Wardell
Emma Lynch of the Eichelbaum Wardell Law Firm will outline the legal requirements for serving students with dyslexia under both federal and state laws. Ms. Lynch will focus on how dyslexia is identified, assessed, and addressed through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans. The presentation will also cover the legal implications of noncompliance and how schools can ensure they are meeting their obligations to students with dyslexia.
Why your LEA Rep Should Love PNW too!
Elvin Houston
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson and Roalson
Prior written notice ensures transparency and keeps parents informed about decisions regarding their child’s services or placement, fostering better communication and collaboration between schools and families. Elvin Houston from the Walsh Gallegos Law Firm will explain the legal
requirements for providing PWN, emphasizing when and why schools must inform parents of changes to their child’s services or placement.
Best Practices for Ensuring Meaningful Parent Participation
Janet Bubert
The Underwood Law Firm
Details comJanet Bubert of the Underwood Law Firm will discuss the importance of meaningful parent participation in the special education planning process, emphasizing how active involvement can improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Ms. Bubert will explore strategies for fostering effective communication and collaboration between parents and schools, ensuring that families are fully engaged in developing and reviewing their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Effective Communication and the ADA
Jim walsh
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson and Roalson
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires school districts to engage in an open, good-faith dialogue with individuals who have disabilities to identify reasonable accommodations that enable them to perform essential tasks or access services. Jim Walsh of the Walsh Gallegos Law Firm will highlight the importance of effective communication in ensuring compliance with the ADA and its requirements for accessibility and non-discrimination. Mr. Walsh will discuss strategies for schools to improve communication with individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access to programs, services, and opportunities.
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Accommodations
Hurst
Hilton Garden Inn
Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas at the Hurst Conference Center.
San Marcos
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Join us at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at the San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
FAQs
Yes, our conference registrations are automatically charged as tax-exempt.
When registering for an ED311 event you can either pay with a credit card, or choose to be invoiced and pay later. If you choose the invoice option, there is a PO field where you can enter your PO#, if you have it. After registering, please email a copy of your purchase order form to PO@ed311.com. Please note that your registration is not considered complete until we receive either your purchase order form or payment (via check, credit card, or ACH).
We now offer group registration discounts on some events! We also offer a discount if you would like to access your conference materials digitally instead of getting a printed conference workbook. We no longer offer early payment discounts. If you have a very large group of attendees or a group of students that you’d like to send to one of our events, please contact ambrose@ed311.com.
We must receive either a valid purchase order form or payment before the date of your event. Simply filling out the registration form does not complete your registration. Your registration is only considered complete once we have received either an approved purchase order form or payment by check, credit card, or ACH. You can email your purchase order to PO@ed311.com. Registrants of our online virtual events will not receive digital access until we have received your PO or payment. Registrants of an in-person event will not be able to attend the event without a PO or payment.
Yes. Submit your request via our Substitution Form. Please note that we must receive your substitution request at least 3 business days before the date of the event for your attendee to be included on our list of attendees at the event registration table. If you need to make a last minute substitution, that is not a problem. Just make sure your sub checks in using the original registrant’s name and tell our staff at the registration table that they are a substitute.
You can download our W-9 here.
If you have any further questions, please email Danielle King at dking@ed311.com.
Cancellations: In general, we do not issue cancellation refunds. If you can no longer attend an in-person event and would like to cancel, your options are to either (1) send a substitute to the event or (2) switch to the online version of the event. If the event you are attending does not have an online component, then we will issue a refund less a $30 cancellation fee, as long as we receive your cancellation request within 2 weeks in advance of your event.
If you have not yet paid for your event and no longer wish to attend, you can cancel your registration by contacting chpowers@ed311.com.
If you have an extenuating circumstance please email dking@ed311.com.
Substitutions: Substitutions may be made through this form in advance of any of our events.
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