Understanding the Nuance in the MDR Process
"Was the conduct caused by, or did it have a substantial relationship to, the child's disability?" is the ultimate issue behind every manifestation determination review. But, do you still feel apprehensive during MDRs? Do you worry that your team decisions might not be legally defensible? Do you know what you can and cannot consider when...
Charter Psychologist Case Review
The purpose of the Charter Psychologist Case Review is to reduce disproportionality, ensure uniform criteria and ensure the highest professional standards are applied to all psychoeducational assessments. General participation with, or without, a case is welcome. Participation is required for all cases considering the following eligibilities: ED, OHI, AUT or those considering change in placement...
COP Team Office Hours
During these office hours, we will have representation just from the School Success team who can support your general special education needs, including Welligent supports. While new information will not be covered, we hope these office hours are helpful to get answers to any questions you may have/pop up by the end of the week!...
Time to Start Planning for What Comes After School? Legal Issues and Practical Guidance for Effective Transition under IDEA
Toward the end of IDEA students’ school experience schools must effectively plan their transition to post-school life. This session reviews the various legal issues in this process, including transition assessments, selecting the overall transition goal, individualizing IEP services to meet year-to-year transition-related IEP goals, matching services to desired outcomes, involving outside agencies, options if outside...
Addressing Special Education Implementation Issues to Avoid Exposure
Are staffing shortages, lack of quality vendors, and service disruptions becoming the norm in your district? Districts are facing more problems in delivering services to students with disabilities than ever before, which has caused significant upticks in IEP implementation failures. With real-world examples in hand, attorney Andrew Tatgenhorst will share his top techniques for addressing...
COP Team Office Hours
During these office hours, we will have representation just from the School Success team who can support your general special education needs, including Welligent supports. While new information will not be covered, we hope these office hours are helpful to get answers to any questions you may have/pop up by the end of the week!...
The What, Why, and When of the Alternate Curriculum – Ensuring that Students are Learning in the Least Restrictive Environment: A Historical Analysis
This training will examine what the alternate curriculum is, what it means to place a student on the alternative curriculum, and the policies and procedures IEP teams should consider when making that determination.
Coordinating Council
Meeting reserved for Option 3 Coordinating Council representatives and special education staff.
Charter Psychologist Case Review
The purpose of the Charter Psychologist Case Review is to reduce disproportionality, ensure uniform criteria and ensure the highest professional standards are applied to all psychoeducational assessments. General participation with, or without, a case is welcome. Participation is required for all cases considering the following eligibilities: ED, OHI, AUT or those considering change in placement...
COP Team Office Hours
During these office hours, we will have representation just from the School Success team who can support your general special education needs, including Welligent supports. While new information will not be covered, we hope these office hours are helpful to get answers to any questions you may have/pop up by the end of the week!...