Seminars/Programs
August 2 - 6, 2010
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following conference opportunity: Title: 2010 National Autism Conference
Location: The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel -State College, PennsylvaniaDescription: This conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist educators, providers, and families in developing effective educational and therapeutic programming for all students with autism spectrum disorders.
Presenter: Various - please view brochure.
Credit: Act 48, ASHA, BACB & Psych
Fees
Pennsylvania education professionals: $150 for entire conference
Other Pennsylvania professionals: $200 for entire conference
Out-of-state professionals: $225 for entire conference
One-day fee: $75
Pennsylvania family members or adults living with ASD: $25 for entire conference
Non-Pennsylvania family members or adults living with ASD: $50 for entire conference
Pennsylvania (mother/father) requesting Continuing Education Credits: $100
You can register on the program web site at: (www.outreach. psu.edu/programs /autism)Webcast Information:
Various sessions will be available to view live from your computer. Webcast OPTIONS:
Register for a maximum number and type of CEUs offering during the National Autism Conference for flat fee of $300, which allows you watch any and/or all of the session offerings happening live. Preregistration is required. The following CEUs may be earned: Act 48, up to 27; ASHA, up to 2.4; BACB, up to 23.5; Psych, up to 26.
Watch any or all of the session offerings free of charge if not seeking to obtain CEUs. No registration is required.
For complete session descriptions and registration information visit www.outreach. psu.edu/programs /autism
Content Related Information and Questions:
For information about program content:
Jill Detwiler, MS/CCC-SLP
Educational Consultant
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
Harrisburg PA 17112
Phone: 717-541-4960, or 800-360-7282 (toll free in Pennsylvania only)
E-mail: jdetwiler@pattan. net
For information about registration, courses, fees, and facilities:
Katie Frieden, Conference Planner
The Pennsylvania State University
225 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-5100
E-mail: ConferenceInfo1@ outreach. psu.edu
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WRIGHTSLAW SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & ADVOCACY PROGRAM
(6 HOURS)
Delco Family PASSProgram Description
One-day special education law and advocacy programs focus on four areas:
special education law, rights and responsibilities
tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
SMART IEPs
introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific.The program will be held at:
Springfield Country Club
400 West Sproul Road
Springfield , PA 19064
Agenda8:00-9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:30 Introductions IDEA History and Overview
Section 1400 Findings, Purpose
Section 1401 Definitions: Special Education, Related Services, LD, etc.
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Section 1412 Extended School Year, Child Find, Least Restrictive
Environment/ Mainstreaming/ Inclusion, Private Placements, Statewide Assessments
Understanding Tests and Measurements, and the Bell Curve, Standard Scores, Scale Scores,
% ranks, Grade Equivalent, Age Equivalent
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Section 1414 Evaluations and IEPs
Section 1415 Prior Written Notice, Procedural Safeguards Notice, Mediation, Due Process Hearing,
Appeal, Discipline, Age of Majority
Section 504, ADA, FERPA, NCLB No Child Left Behind
Litigation: Special Ed Caselaw
S.M.A.R.T. IEPs
Special Ed Advocacy for the Parent, Advocate, and Parent’s Attorney
Legal, systemic and “school culture” obstacles to compliance with IDEA-04
The Parent as the Special Ed Manager and Expert
Developing the Master Plan
Knowing the Rules of the Game
Recognizing and Avoiding the Fatal Obstacles
How to Deal with Conflict, a Healthy and Normal event
Crisis, Emergency, Help
Organization of the Child’s File
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:00 Tactics and Strategies
Rule of Adverse Assumptions
Private Evaluations
Paper Trails
The Letter to the Stranger
5 Ws + H + E
Preparation for Meetings
Meeting Strategies
4:00-4:30 Questions and Answers
Registration http://www.delcofamilypass.com/WLCinfo.html
Credits: Information will be available soon.
Questions? Contact Barb Zimmerman by telephone 610-246-4443
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