Product Description

Special education law is continually developing; it is imperative for practitioners to be up to date on the latest issues and cases. This program provides a concise overview of the significant changes, emerging trends, and common issues encountered in special education practice. It is a must for any lawyer who specializes in school law.

Expert faculty highlight current issues and developments. They also focus on practice before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) and provide an efficient overview of significant federal court and BSEA decisions from the past year. You get insight into the latest issues, as well as a look at trends that impact your practice—and your clients.

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 - 1:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton Lower Falls
  
• 1:05 - 1:50 pm

  BSEA Update & Key Stats

  Reece Erlichman, Esq., Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Malden
  
• 1:50 - 3:30 pm

  The Evolution, Current State and Possible Future Trends in Key Areas

  • Motion Practice
  • Enforcing Settlement/Mediation Agreements
  • Private School Terminations
  • Public Hearings
  • Graduation
  • MCAS Repeal
  • Seeking Orders for Prospective Placement in Non-Approved Schools
  • FAPE Considerations for Students Transitioning to Program Schools
  • Tort/Civil Rights
  • Artificial Intelligence

  Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton Lower Falls
  Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq., The EdLaw Project, Youth Advocacy Foundation , Roxbury
  Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP , Quincy
  
• 3:30 - 3:50 pm

  Impact of Changes to the U.S. Department of Education

  Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton Lower Falls
  Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq., The EdLaw Project, Youth Advocacy Foundation , Roxbury
  Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP , Quincy
  
• 3:50 - 4:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

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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