2017 Special Education Legal Consortium

Fall 2017 Workshops

ADHD: Appropriately Designating a Hard Disability

You have heard it before: “My child has ADHD and [insert concerns regarding education/request for assistance or assessment/explanation for behavior].” So what do you do when you hear a statement like this? How do you determine whether the student is eligible for a 504 plan or possibly even an IEP? How do you handle a manifestation determination for a student with ADHD? Have school districts been successful in differentiating willful conduct from impulsive conduct at a manifestation determination? With the assistance of an expert in the field Dr. Stephen Brock, we examine these questions from a practical and analytical approach. We will also discuss specific fact patterns and case law review during this in-depth, interactive session.

13 Reasons Why Addressing Mental Health in the School Setting is Necessary (and How)

Mental health has quickly moved to the forefront of discussions - from school psychologists to teachers and administrators. Following a popular and divisive streaming television series, these discussions are more heightened. In the context of addressing mental health, in particular trauma, we will present an expert clinical perspective, from Dr. Stephen Brock, on the most overlooked aspects of mental health and trauma in the educational setting and how to better address these areas. From the legal perspective, we will discuss AB 2246, as well as recent federal and Office of Administrative (“OAH”) cases involving mental health and the possible pitfalls of failing to, or improperly, addressing the same.

The MELT (Major and Essential Legal Topics)

Legal Update Focus Areas: Is the FAPE Standard Shifting? Dyslexia, transition, loosening of the 2-year statute of limitations, and the impact of failing to respond to a due process complaint

This portion examines the most significant court and administrative decisions of this past year, from the United States Supreme Court ruling in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, to key decisions from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as rulings and guidance at the federal and state levels, on the most critical and trending issues impacting special education.

Locations

Region	Date	Location
Sacramento	Friday, September 29, 2017	Elk Grove Unified School District 9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624
Bay Area	Monday, October 2, 2017	Walnut Creek Marriott 2355 North Main Street Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Los Angeles	Friday, October 13, 2017	Los Angeles County Office of Education 9300 Imperial Highway Downey, CA 90242
Fresno	Monday, October 16, 2017	Clovis Veterans Memorial District Liberty Ballroom 808 Fourth Street Clovis, CA 93612

Workshop Time

8:00 - Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:30 - SELC
12:30 - Adjourn

Designed for you and your team

Our topics and in-depth examination of trends are designed to assist special education administrators in implementing correct procedures, and provides materials and knowledge to take back to assist your entire team. It’s information you need, presented to help you most.

Real-world examples

Our attorneys work with special education administrators day in and day out. This gives them unique perspectives on what works and what should be avoided. Legal advice isn’t just reciting education codes, it’s understanding how the laws and legal decisions affect what you do.

Discussions with peers and leading attorneys

You’re not an island. There are many other administrators that experience similar challenges. At the SELC, you’ll sit next to others in the same situation, and find out what others have found to be effective. Couple that with being able to chat with our leading special education attorneys, you’ll be right where you need to be.

Near you and organized around you

Your time is important. We want to honor that by offering this training in 4 locations throughout California, and using your time efficiently when you’re with us. We select our topics and plan our presentations around giving you the most important information, all between breakfast and lunch.

We invite you to explore our engaging workshops and check out any one of our four locations across the state. Come join hundreds of other special education administrators for this half-day seminar and invaluable information focused on the latest legal trends and updates impacting special education.

Group Rate (3 or more)	$135 per person, includes:	Attendance at Fall in-person workshop Access to online portal featuring select resources and presentations Invitation to participate in table talks at ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium Valid for groups of 3 or more attendees from the same district, registered together
Early Bird (Before September 1)	$150 per person, includes:	Attendance at Fall in-person workshop Access to online portal featuring select resources and presentations Invitation to participate in table talks at ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium
Standard (September 1 and after)	$160 per person, includes:	Attendance at Fall in-person workshop Access to online portal featuring select resources and presentations Invitation to participate in table talks at ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium

Billing

Invoice Me / Purchase Order. If you have a Purchase Order number you can provide it here or send the number when it is available. All attendees will receive an invoice that can be submitted to your Accounts Payable Department.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will be accepted for a full refund minus a $10 cancellation fee, until one week prior to the event. Cancellations will not be accepted after this date. If you are unable to attend you will have the option to send a substitute in your place or receive a binder of the workshop materials after the end of the SELC series. Please contact clientservices@lozanosmith.com to request a hard copy binder if you are unable to attend.

Stephen E. Brock, PhD, NCSP, LEP, is a professor and the school psychology program coordinator at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). A nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP) and licensed educational psychologist (LEP), Dr. Brock worked for 18 years as a school psychologist with the Lodi Unified School District before joining the CSUS faculty. As a school psychologist he helped to develop the district's school crisis response protocol, served on an autism specialty team, and specialized in functional behavioral assessment. Dr. Brock is a past president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and is a member of NASP’s School Safety and Crisis Response Committee. A past president of both the California and National associations of school psychology (CASP and NASP), he has authored over 250 publications and has made over 300 invited/refereed state, national, or international presentations on a variety of topics including ADHD and school mental health.