18th Annual School Law Conference 2018
The latest on issues affecting schools, educators and parents
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Product Description
Product Description
School law is a comprehensive and constantly-evolving world. Keeping up with the flood of new developments can be an enormous challenge. MCLE’s 18th Annual School Law Conference 2018 examines the latest changes in school-related laws, regulations, and policies. Experienced attorneys and other school-related professionals distill the most significant updates of the preceding year into a single day of cutting-edge information and lively discussion. Whether you represent school districts, school employees, or parents and students, the Conference is a necessity for your practice.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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9:30 am - 9:35 am
Welcome and Introduction
on demand video Add to CartEileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group , Rockland
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9:35 am - 10:45 am
Keynote Presentation: Conditions of Special Education in the Commonwealth
on demand video Add to CartListen as the Senior Associate Commissioner and State Director of Special Education at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provides an update on what is being done at the Department to ensure that all students will have access to high-quality educational opportunities and will experience high academic expectations to ensure greater equity in outcomes. The presentation will focus on our most vulnerable students, including low-income students, English language learners, students of color, and students with disabilities. Questions/discussion will follow.Russell Johnston, Ph.D, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education , Malden
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10:45 am - 11:00 am
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Education Law Update 2018
on demand video Add to CartHear a comprehensive review of court cases, legislation, regulatory changes, and agency guidance issued during the past year. BSEA decisions and rulings concerning special education under IDEA and M.G.L. c. 71B over the course of the past year will also be discussed. -
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch (on your own)
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Students with Disabilities: Practice and Procedure in BSEA Hearings, CRAs, and Other Juvenile Court Matters
on demand video Add to CartExpert practitioners share their knowledge of the latest developments in the various forums where students with disabilities and their families may find themselves. Learn about BSEA trends in areas such as motion practice, discovery, and dispute resolution; understand the varying roles of parents’, student’s, and school’s attorneys in Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) proceedings; consider the intersection of school discipline and Juvenile Court criminal charges; and more.Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group , Rockland
Susanna B. Chilnick, Esq., , Salem
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Jill M. Murray, Esq., , Newton Centre
Paige L. Tobin, Esq., Murphy, Lamere & Murphy, PC , Braintree
Lillian E. Wong, Esq., Wong & Boscarine LLC , Topsfield
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2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
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2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Hot Topics in Education Law
on demand video Add to CartExperienced attorneys offer advice on cutting-edge subjects, including such timely topics as school safety, student protests, and preventing and addressing sexual harassment. Don’t miss this “news you can use” immediately in your practice!Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group , Rockland
Ellen Crowley-Koltun, Esq.,
Laura E. Gillis, Esq., Gillis Law LLC , Topsfield
Michael J. Long, Esq., Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP , Hingham
Alina Kantor Nir, Esq., Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services , Boston
Alisia E. St. Florian, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP , Quincy
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3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Newtorking Reception for Faculty & Registrants
Please Note
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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