ASK Resource Center is pleased to present
Special Education Law and Advocacy Training with Peter W.D. Wright, Esq.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Registration/Check-in: 8:00 am
Program: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center
5000 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50322
Driving Directions
Additional Information
Hotel Accomodations: A limited block of rooms is available at the Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center for the night of November 17, 2014 for $89.00 plus tax. Once the block of rooms has been reserved, guests will be accommodated on a space and rate available basis. Reservations can be made at www.ramadatropicsresort.com or by phone at (800) 854-9517. Reservations should be made by individual guests under the block name ASK RESOURCE CENTER.
Refund Policy: There are no refunds available for this training. Tickets may not be resold at a higher rate.
Program Partners & Sponsors: Disability Rights Iowa, Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council, Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, Upper Iowa University
Your donation to ASK Resource Center will allow us to have greater flexibility to meet the needs of the families who rely on ASK for information and support. No contribution is too small to help support ASK’s goals and the families we serve.
This one-day training is designed to meet the needs of:
- Parents and Primary Caregivers of individuals with disabilities
- Individuals with disabilities who advocate for their own rights at school
- Educators and Administrators
- Attorneys and advocates who represent children with disabilities regarding special education
- Social Workers
- Health Care Professionals
The training will focus on four areas:
- An overview of special education law, rights and responsibilities
- Tests and measurements of progress and regression
- SMART IEPs
- Introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
CLE and CEU Information
Attorneys: Six (6) CLEs
Foster and Adoptive Parents: Six (6) Foster Parent In-Service Training Credits
Social Workers: Six (6) CEUs
Graduate Credit: One (1) Graduate Credit can be earned through Upper Iowa University (UIU). The cost (in addition to the registration fee) is $125.00, due with submission of the credit packet materials and assignment to UIU after the training.
Registration Information
Online registration is now closed.
Walk-in registration will be available tomorrow at a cost of $250 per person. Lunch will be provided as available.
Pete Wright is a nationally recognized attorney who represents children with special needs. Pete has practiced special education law since the 1970’s, and, in 1993, successfully represented Shannon Carter before the US Supreme Court in Florence County v Shannon Carter (510 US 7). In the second grade, Pete was diagnosed with learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. He was fortunate--his learning problems were identified early. His determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences. Pete is the co-author of several books including: Wrightslaw: Special Education Law; Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy; Wrightslaw; No Child Left Behind; Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004; Wrightslaw: All About IEPs; and Wrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments. Pete is one of the founders of Wrightslaw.com, the #1 ranked website about education law, special education law, and special education advocacy according to Alexa rankings.
ASK would like to acknowledge its partners and sponsors for this event
