Registration is now closed! You may still register on-site for this training. If you are bringing more than one person to register on-site please let Jolene Shearer know so that everyone may have a packet. Thank you.
Don’t miss this vital update training!
Training for Directors of Special Education and Special Education Legal Update
Chart the right path for your district
Special education law is constantly changing. This conference provides information that all directors — new and experienced — need to know.
Hear about current court cases, hot topic issues, budgeting and resources. Our presenters have many years of valuable experience to share with you.
We look forward to seeing you there. If you are new to your job, don’t miss the first half-day, which will be particularly helpful to new directors.
Day 1
Registration: 12:30 p.m.
Session: 1 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Presenters:
Teresa T. Combs, KSBA, Director of Legal & Administrative Training Services
Marinell Kephart, Campbell County Schools, Director of Special Education
Topics:
* Overview of district responsibilities to students
* Restrictions on use of IDEA funds
* Timelines
* Budgeting
* Staffing
* Basic director of special education responsibilities
Day 2
Registration: 8 a.m.
Session: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Presenters:
Teresa T. Combs, KSBA, Director of Legal & Administrative Training Services
John Fogle, KSBA, Staff Attorney
Janet Jeanes, KSBA, Principal Policy Consultant
Topics:
* Defining a “parent” for IDEA purposes
* Student health service and medication administration update
* Update on selected board of education policies
* Parent procedural safeguards
* Surviving an IDEA complaint or due process hearing
* Student discipline update
Day 3
Registration: 8 a.m.
Session: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Presenters:
Teresa T. Combs, KSBA, Director of Legal & Administrative Training Services
Johnny Collett, Kentucky Department of Education, Director of the Division of Learning Services
Larry Taylor, OVEC, Director of Special Education
Topics:
* Extended school year services update
* Service animals update
* KDE update
* Special education co-op update
* Restraint and Seclusion update
* Case law and agency opinions update
Fees:
KSBA Subscribers
$100 for Wednesday
$200 for Thursday
$200 for Friday
$450 for all three days
Non- KSBA Subscribers
$300 for Wednesday
$600 for Thursday
$600 for Friday
$1,350 for all three days
Hotel:
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 231-5100
We have rooms blocked at a special rate of $130 for this event. Ask for the “KSBA Special Education Legal Update” to receive this rate. You may also call the Passkey reservation line at 877-901-6632. You may also register online here!
The deadline is Aug. 6.
No cancellations allowed, but substitutions may be made.
15 EILA and school board member credit hours available
Please notify us at least 10 days prior to the date of the activity if you need special arrangements due to a disabling condition or food allergy.