Special education law is continually developing; it is imperative for practitioners to be up-to-date on the latest issues and cases. This program provides a concise overview of the significant changes, emerging trends, and common issues encountered in special education practice. It is a must for any lawyer who specializes in school law.
Expert faculty highlight current issues and developments, including the pervasive impact of and derivative issues from COVID-19. They also focus on practice before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) and provide an efficient overview of significant federal court and BSEA decisions from the past year. You get insight into the latest issues, as well as a look at trends that impact your practice-and your clients.
Expert faculty highlight current issues and developments, including the pervasive impact of and derivative issues from COVID-19. They also focus on practice before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) and provide an efficient overview of significant federal court and BSEA decisions from the past year. You get insight into the latest issues, as well as a look at trends that impact your practice-and your clients.
Course Content
2:00 - 2:02 pmWelcome and Introduction
Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton Lower Falls
2:02 - 2:29 pm
BSEA Update: Key Stats
Reece Erlichman, Esq.,
Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Malden
2:29 - 3:37 pm
Special Education Law: Key Decisions Update
Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton Lower Falls
3:37 - 4:12 pm
COVID-19 Impact on Special Education
Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq.,
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy
Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
4:12 - 4:25 pm
Break
4:25 - 5:08 pm
Special Education: Managing the School-Family Relationship
Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq.,
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy
Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton Lower Falls
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairDaniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton Lower Falls
Faculty
Reece Erlichman, Esq.,
Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Malden
Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq.,
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy
