Keynote Speaker: Jacob S. Feldman, Esq.

Participants will hear from one of the leading special education attorneys in the nation and receive information on key legal requirements related to the development and implementation of IEPs based on federal and state statutes, regulations and case law.  This will include a review of the most common legal mistakes made by districts and proactive steps to minimize potential liability. The program will include a panel discussion with knowledgeable practitioners who will outline best practices in all aspects of the IEP process.

Agenda:

8:00-8:30 – Registration

8:30 – 8:45 – Welcome –  David Nash, Karen Siris
8:45 -10:00 – Keynote: Developing a Bullet Proof IEP – Jacob Feldman, Esq.
10:00 – 10:30 – Networking Break

10:30 – 11:30 – Panel Discussion: Best Practices in IEPs
Debra Kienke, Anne M. McGinnis, Cara Riebe, Ellen Levine
11:30 – 12:00 – Case Study / Small Group Discussions
12:00 – 12:45  |  Next Steps / Bringing It All Together
12:45 – 1:00  |  Q & A