CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Behavior & Discipline

The Special Education Process and Behavioral Needs: A Critical Inspection
Manifesting a Successful Determination!
When Behaviors Are Out of Control: A Practical, Legally Defensible Continuum of Behavioral Supports
Risk & Threat Assessment: Honor IDEIA and Safeguard Schools; Turn-Key Strategies Addressing Threats
Defusing the Battleground: Practical Approach to Change the Restraint and Seclusion Public Narrative
You Can Have Both: Aligned and Effective Behavior and Discipline Procedures

Administrators' Perspectives for Improving Their Special Education Dispute Resolution Capacity
Evolution of Parent Engagement: Leading An Effective Interactive Process
Mind Over Matter: Overcoming Cognitive Biases in Special Education Decision-Making
How Using a Strategic Framework Can Prevent and Manage Conflict in Complex Special Education Cases
Dispute Resolution Three Ways: Perspectives From a District

FAPE It 'Til You Make It: Making IDEA Work in Self-Contained Classrooms
Ensuring a Free Appropriate Public Education for Students with Social/Emotional and Behavior Needs
Strategies for Determining and Defending an Offer of FAPE: Data Driven Approaches

504, In Light of the Loper Decision
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Special Education: Empowering Educators, Navigating Legal Waters
But the Student is Not Coming to School. How Can I Help and What Are My Legal Obligations?
Word Up: Low Risk Words and Phrases for Special Educators
The New Orton Gillingham!
Developing a Legally-Informed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework for Districts and Schools
Running the Best IEP Team Meeting: the 7 Most Important Strategies for Difficult Meetings

Who's the Boss? Your Role in Handling Personnel Matters
Everything Everywhere All At Once: Practical Tips for Special Education Leaders
Stemming the Tide of Special Educator Shortages Using Your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)/Contract

Meaningful Parental Participation: What is Required and How to Navigate Nuanced Scenarios
Weaving Together High Quality and Legally Defensible IEPs with The Golden Thread
Preventing Dual Litigation and Personal Exposure After Perez; Which Best Practices to Apply?
The Importance of Training LEA Representatives as Effective IEP Meeting "Process Leaders"
Help Me Help You: How to Effectively Work with School Attorneys and Third Party Consultants!
Lessons Learned: Key Takeaways From Recent Major Special Education Cases
Legal Lowdown: Special Education and School Rules--Monthly Musings
Mastering Process Efficiency: Key Lessons from Due Process Hearings