Wednesday, July 6, 2016
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
Learn about an important niche, yet growing, practice area with this class on special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). The class will explore the basics of advocating for the education rights of public school students with disabilities, including the substantive rights to a proper evaluation and provision of services, and the procedural rights involved in disputes heard at the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Class covers:
Earn 1 hour general MCLE credit
Presented by Janeen Steel:
Janeen Steel is the author of the Learning Rights Manual, an advocacy guide for families of students with disabilities, and co-founder and co-executive director of the nonprofit Learning Rights Law Center. She has served a Visiting Professor at several law schools and regularly conducts workshops, trainings and seminars on special education law. She graduated from UCLA School of Law.
Registration fees: $35
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot.
No legal advice:
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