Description

This webinar, presented by a nationally recognized education attorney representing students and their families, will provide a comprehensive overview of specific school discipline laws and protections afforded to students with disabilities, including the differences between discipline of students with IEPs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) and students with a Section 504 Plan.

Learning Objectives:-

• Successfully handled disciplinary actions for students with disabilities
• Explore the role of manifestation determination reviews (MDRs) in disciplinary actions
• Understand the rights of special needs students so you can avoid legal actions

Areas Covered:-

• The 10-Day Free FAPE Rule
• MDRs – when they must be conducted and how to conduct an MDR
• Suspending students with disabilities
• Student appeals of adverse MDR decisions
• Expedited Due Process Complaints

Background:-

Student discipline is increasing in the aftermath of so many tragic school shootings and violence. Schools need to understand the rights of students in order to also protect themselves, and to understand the extra protections afforded to students with disabilities.

Why Should You Attend?

With increasing numbers of students facing school discipline, educators must know the legal rights of general education, students with IEPs and 504 Plans, and those students not yet identified as eligible for an IEP but who may have similar protections. Understanding and protecting the legal rights of students will also help school protect themselves from liability.

Who will Benefit?

• School Administrators
• Superintendents
• Governing Board Members
• Principals
• School Counselors
• School Psychologists
• Deans
• Teachers
• Hearing Officers
• Attorneys
• Education Advocates