Experience a brand new set of topics and faculty for the advanced track.
See the schedule below for topics and presenters.
Interact with a faculty of expert presenters, which include school district and parent perspectives.
Keep up to date on the latest and significant cases under the IDEA.
Explore basic concepts if you are a special or regular teacher, parent, or board member interested in gaining an introductory overview.
Sharpen your skills with advanced topics if you are an experienced psychologist, administrator, or attorney expected to have up-to-date and in-depth knowledge.
Earn graduate credits or take the symposium for continuing education units. Single day options are also available.
The symposium faculty includes the following prominent attorney presenters from across the United States: Dan Ahearn (Massachusetts), Laura Anthony (Ohio), Lynn Daggett (Washington State), Andrew Faust (Pennsylvania), Joshua Kershenbaum (Pennsylvania), Darcy Kriha (Illinois), Michele Kule-Korgood (New York), Jennifer Laviano (Connecticut), Ruth Lowenkron (New Jersey), Deborah Mattison (Alabama), and Dr. Perry Zirkel (Pennsylvania).
The faculty also includes the following reactors: attorneys Michael Stafford (Delaware), Leslie Collins, Claudia Huot, Heidi Konkler-Goldsmith, Kristine Roddick (Pennsylvania),Terry Seligmann (Pennsylvnia) and hearing officer Dr. Linda Valentini (Pennsylvania).
Take home a comprehensive course manual with the latest legislation, regulations, and detailed case law outlines.
The symposium begins with a dinner and keynote presentation by Dr. Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education. "Special Education Law from Policy to Practice: A Conversation with Stakeholders"
REGISTRATION
Who: The symposium is designed for special education coordinators and teachers, principals, psychologists, parent advocates, attorneys (on both sides), hearing officers, and other individuals interested in legal literacy with regard to the education of students with disabilities.
When: The symposium will be held Sunday evening, June 24, through Friday afternoon, June 29, 2012.
Where: The symposium will take place on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. The campus is located approximately 8 miles from the Lehigh Valley International Airport, 65 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, and 75 miles from Newark International Airport in New Jersey. Click here for directions >
Refund Policy: Cancellations on or before May 14th are subject to a $75 fee, and no refunds will be issued after May 14th.
Tuition and Fees:
Enrollment is limited, and advance registration is required. Fees for all credit, non-credit, and/or professional development INCLUDE dinner on the 24th and lunch on the 29th. All checks are to be made payable to Lehigh University. Everyone registering for this symposium MUST fill out the registration form:
Click here for a PDF file of the registration form >
Non-credit/Continuing Professional credit: $1095 for the entire symposium or a per-day option of $340, icludes the text/binder. Non-credit participants should print and fill out the registration form and return it with full payment to Tamara Bartolet, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, Pa 18015.Payment is due by May 25, 2012
Credit: Tuition for the 3-credit graduate course is $1,650. Payment is due by May 18th and is made directly to the Bursar's office at Lehigh University. The text/binder for the course is NOT included in the tuition. The text/binder must be purchased separately. Please contact Tamara Bartolet for details (see contact information for address).
Individuals seeking credit who are not enrolled at Lehigh must apply for non-degree status; fill out this application for non-degree status and mail it to Donna Johnson, Lehigh University, College of Education, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA. You will not be required to pay the $65 application fee.
CLE Credit: CLE Credit is available.
ACT 48: ACT 48 credit hours are available.
ACT 45: ACT 45 credit hours not available.
Exam: (for graduate credit participants): Wednesday, July 11 at 4 pm and 7 pm, with alternate exam date TBD. The exam is open notes. For further information about the exam or exam schedule, contact Dr. James Newcomer at jnewcomer2@verizon.net
If you have questions, please contact Tamara Bartolet at 610-758-3226.
SCHEDULE
Date/Time
Basic Practitioners
Advanced Practitioners
Sunday, June 24
6:00-6:30 p.m.
Check-in
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Dinner and Keynote Session
Dr. Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education
"Special Education Law from Policy to Practice: A Conversation with Stakeholders"
Monday, June25
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Legal Terminology: A Primer IDEA and Section 504 Regulations:
Core Concepts
Dr. Perry Zirkel
Hot Topic: The Roadmap to Legal Dispute Resolution
Andrew Faust, Esq.
Ruth Lowenkron, Esq.
(co-presenters)
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania's Chapter 14 "Enhancements"
Joshua Kershenbaum, Esq. Dr. James Newcomer (reactor)
Hot Topic: RTI and the Law
Dr. Perry Zirkel, Esq.
Tuesday, June 26
8:30-11:30 a.m.
IDEA Eligibility: The Crucial Components
Michele Kule-Korgood, Esq.
Michael Stafford, Esq. (reactor)
The Morningstar Inn has five rooms that they offer. Should you want to stay there you should make your reservations immediately. Rate: $125.00/night which includes breakfast.
Discount group rate: $119.00 + 10% tax (studio or one bedroom). Transporation to and from Leigh Univesity, complimentary hot buffet breakfast (starts at 6 am), as well as complimentary dinner (Monday -Thurs. 5:30-7:30 p.m.). Cutoff date May 24th, 2012.
Discount group rate: $119.00 + tax. Reservations: 877-726-3777 (Use code GLU0612). You may not use the online registration system as you won't be gaurenteed the rate.Cutoff date May 25th, 2012.
THINGS TO DO
Sands Casino: http://www.pasands.com/
Emeril's Chophouse and other restaurants
300-room hotel
Morningstar Inn Bed and Breakfast
Homewood Suites by Hilton®
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem