Workshops

Section 504 presents a challenge because, first, it is less well understood by practitioners than many other aspects of disability law, and second, the liability can be extensive making the first concern even greater. The purpose of this session is to help educators move beyond the “basics” of Section 504 and dig deeper to the more significant challenges leading to disputes with parents. Because the 504 regulations lack the specificity of the IDEA regulations, reliance upon experience, case law, and agency (OCR) interpretations become paramount.  Attorney Brandon K.

Brandon Wright will present topics in Special Education.

Marilyn Friend, PhD., a nationally know author and presenter of co-teaching models will share her insight on different co-teaching models.  Co-teaching has become and integral part of educators' efforts to raise the achievement of students with disabilities and reduce the gap between their achievement and that of their peers.  However, co-teaching is far more than assigning two teachers to a classroom.  In this workshop, essential topics for building and sustaining strong co-teaching partnerships and refining instructional practices will be explored.