MI Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Parent Advocacy Conference Information

What : Michigan Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Parent Advocacy Conference

What Day: Saturday, March 12th, 2011

What Time : 8:30am to 4:30pm

Where : Oakland County Schools Conference Center (map)

Who Should Attend

• Parents of children in early intervention, pre-school, elementary school, high school or universities that have any kind of learning, physical, mental or emotional challenges that makes getting an education more challenging.
• Grandparents of the same children listed above
• Teachers – regular education and special education at all levels
• School professionals – therapists, social workers, aides, administrators
• Advocates or professionals that work with these children in the private sector
• University students pursuing careers in education, special education, therapy, child development
• Attorneys
• You … let’s be honest if you’re reading this you’re probably someone who either could benefit from this knowledge or someone in your family would

Presenter : Wayne Steedman

Wayne Steedman is an attorney and founding partner in the law firm Callegary & Steedman.

Mr. Steedman’s practice is devoted primarily to the representation of children with disabilities. He has represented his clients in administrative due process hearings and state and federal courts.

In addition to a law degree from the University of Maryland, Mr. Steedman has a Masters Degree in Social Worker and served for several years as a Due Process Hearing Officer in special education cases.  He is an active member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA).

Mr. Steedman is the author of “Advocating For Services: Legal Issues Confronting Parents and Guardians” in Growing Up With Autism: Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents.

Mr. Steedman and Peter Wright have worked together since Mr. Steedman’s successful decision in Gerstmyer v. Howard County Public Schools, a case in which the Judge found that a Montessori School was the appropriate placement for a child with Dyslexia (read more about his case – here).

Why You Need To Attend This Conference

Quick Answer – Your child is legally entitled to a better education than they’re receiving.  The school knows it.  The district knows it and they’re hoping that you don’t. If you have a child that has ANY kind of educational challenges – both children in and not in Special Education – you need to attend this conference.

Knowledge is power (okay it’s cliche, but it’s a cliche for a reason) and without knowledge of special education law, your rights and your child’s rights you don’t have the power to properly advocate for your child and insure they’re getting the help and education that they’re entitled to …. by law.

Still not sure this applies to you?

Have you ever asked yourself ….

• Can the school do that?

• What are my rights as a parent?

• How can I get more services (Speech, OT, Tutoring) for my child?

• What can I do for my child who’s fallen behind in Reading / Math?

• How can I get Extended School Year services?

• What is Extended School Year and do I have to pay extra for it?

• Can the school say they don’t have the money?

• Should the school pay for outside evaluations?

• My child isn’t in “special ed” but is having behavior problems that are impacting his education, is there help for him?

• The school wants to do additional testing on my child, should I agree?

• What is the school required to do by law?

• Can the school suspend my child  for “behavior problems”?

• What is “No Child Left Behind” and does it apply to my child?

• How can I be a better advocate for my child?

• Can the school have IEP meetings without me?

• How is my child really doing in school?

• What do NCLB, IDEA, IEP, IEE, AYP, LRE, AI, OHI, & MET mean (and should I care) ?

• Does my child qualify for mainstreaming or inclusion (and what’s the difference)?

• Can the school say my child needs medication?

• The school says their decisions are based on “what we have available”, is that right?

• How will I know if my child is really making enough progress at school?

• Does my child qualify for “assistive technology” help? What is “assistive technology’?

• Do I have a say in my child’s classroom or program placement?

• I think my child has a bad IEP …. how can I change it?

• The school wants my child to take “alternative” assessments – what does that mean, should I agree?

• What’s the difference between an “accommodation” and a “modification”

• I think my child needs more help in school but the school says he’s fine, he’s just not trying …

If you’ve ever wondered any of the above, join us at this conference and finally get REAL answers to your questions!

Conference Tickets Only : $99.99 (includes $50 worth of Wrightslaw books)

Is this conference really worth it?

 

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(Still not sure if this conference is right for you? Please check out our personal story before you decide.)

 

Questions, Concerns, Problems – Please Call Staci at 734-612-3934