Special Education Law Symposium
Balancing Change and Continuity
June 21 - June 26, 2009

OVERVIEW

Illustrative features of this year's symposium:

• 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.
• 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 Barbara J. Ebenstein, Esq.

REGISTRATION

When: The symposium will be held Sunday evening, June 21, through Friday afternoon, June 26, 2009.

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.
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Registration Deadline and Refund Policy: Monday, June 1st, 2009 is the registration deadline (exceptions may be made in special circumstances). Cancellations after June 1st are subject to a $25.00 fee and no refunds will be issued after June 12th.

Tuition and Fees:
Enrollment is limited, and advance registration is required. Payment is due by June 12, 2009. Fees for all credit, non-credit, and/or professional development INCLUDE dinner on the 21st and lunch on the 26th. All checks are to be made payable to Lehigh University.

Everyone registering for this symposium MUST fill out the registration form:
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• Non-credit/Continuing Professional credit: A non-credit or continuing professional credit option is available for $975, which includes the text/binder. A per-day option is available for $295.00. Non-credit participants should print and fill out the registration form and return it with full payment to Tamara Palmer, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, Pa 18015.
• Credit: Tuition for the 3-credit graduate course is $1,575. Payment is due by June 12th and is made directly to the Bursar’s office at Lehigh University.  The text/binder for the course is NOT included in the tuition and costs $95.00. This must be purchased separately, by sending a check or money order to Tamara Palmer (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 $65.00 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 students who are taking the symposium for academic credit, the exam will be on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 (4-7 or 7-10 p.m.) with a makeup opportunity on Monday, July 13, 2009.

If you have questions, please contact Tamara Palmer at 610.758.3226.

SCHEDULE:

SYMPOSIUM FACULTY: (Click on names to view bio)

Aimee Dorosin, Esq.
            NYC Department of Education
            Office of Special Education Initiatives
            Scarsdale, NY

Barbara J. Ebenstein, Esq.
            Law Office of Barbara J. Ebenstein
            Scarsdale, NY

Andrew Faust, Esq.
            Sweet, Stevens, Katz, & Williams
            New Britain, PA

Rebekah Gleason, Esq.
            Florida Coastal School of Law
            Jacksonville, FL

Judith Gran, Esq.
            Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia
            Philadelphia, PA

Catherine Holahan, Esq.
            Connecticut Legal Services
            New Britain, CT

Claudia Huot, Esq.
            Wisler Pearlstine
            Blue Bell, PA

Dr. Stephen Jacobson, Esq.
            Connolly, Jacobson, DiPietro & John
            Doylestown, PA

Kristine Roddick, Esq.
            King, Spry, Herman & Freund
            Bethlehem, PA

Doris Martin
            School District of Cheltenham Township
            Elkins Park, PA

Deborah Mattison, Esq.
            Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis
            Birmingham, AL

Dennis McAndrews, Esq.
            McAndrews Law Offices
            Berwyn, PA

Kathleen Mehfoud, Esq.
            Reed Smith
            Richmond, VA

Dr. James Newcomer
            Quakertown Community School District (retired)
            Quakertown, PA

Monica Dodd-Palestis, Esq.
            Law Firm of Monica Dodd Palestis
            Dover, NJ

Michael Stafford, Esq.
            Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor
            Wilmington, DE

Leslie Stellman, Esq.
            Hodes, Pessin & Katz
            Towson, MD

Julie Weatherly, Esq.
            Resolutions in Special Education
            Atlanta, GA

Dr. Perry Zirkel, Esq.
            Lehigh University
            Bethlehem, PA

LOGISTICS

TRAVEL:

Local: Directions to Lehigh University can be found here: http://www3.lehigh.edu/about/maps/default.asp

National: Lehigh University is conveniently located five minutes from the Lehigh Valley International Airport and less than ninety minutes from New York City, Philadelphia and The Pocono Mountains.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
You are responsible for making your own hotel reservation and payment. A block of rooms is being held at the Hotel Bethlehem until May 21st, 2009.

Hotel Bethlehem
437 Main Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Reservations: 800-607-BETH
Telephone: (610) 625-5000
Fax: (610) 625-2218
Email: info@hotelbethlehem.com
 Website: www.hotelbethlehem.com

Transportation to and from Lehigh University is available through the Hotel.

Please reference Lehigh University College of Education Special Education Law Symposium rate of $109.00/night when making your reservation. Rooms at this rate will be held until May 22, 2009. After that time, if rooms are still available, you will be able to access the rate but we cannot guarantee
availability.

Other local accommodations include:


Morningstar Inn Bed and Breakfast
72 East Market Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Telephone: (610) 867-2300
Fax: (610) 867-6296
Email: virginia@morningstarinn.com
Website: www.morningstarinn.com