Presenter:
Jim Gerl, Special Education Law Blog, Lewisburg, WV
In this highly interactive session, special education law expert Jim Gerl will present an update on major developments in the law on certain select hot button issues in special education law. Among the issues that will likely be covered are the following: bullying; seclusion/restraint; bad economy; autism; mediation; parents' right to participate; LRE; discipline; etc. Rather than present hundreds of cases about special education, this session will focus on a much smaller number of leading decisions on the more interesting hot topics. Participants will learn about the most important court decisions, hearing officer rulings and OSEP guidance on key topics that are at the forefront of special education law. Best practices for keeping up to date on legal developments will also be discussed.