Although Special Education Law has become a specialized and complex area of law, this program should be invaluable to both the Special Education Law bar and to general practitioners seeking to add this area to their practice.  Eligibility decisions about a child’s need for special education and related services are made on a case-by-case basis.  Disputes in Special Education Law typically arise when parents don’t agree with school administrators’ proposed individualized education programs.  In disputed cases, parents typically charge that the school system is either not doing enough or is providing the wrong services for their child.

A distinguished faculty explores critical issues in Special Education Law and provides insights on how to effectively represent your client from early intervention through appellate practice in both State and Federal forums. Proper handling of Special Education cases will become more critical as school districts encounter greater fiscal restraints. 

Program Contents

• Governing Statutes

• Rowley and Progeny - Where Are We Today?

• Bullying of Students with Disabilities and FAPE Deprivation

• Advocating for Students With a Disability

• Litigating the Special Education Case at Impartial Hearings

• Special Education Appeal Practice

• The Fee Shifting Statute

• Special Needs Planning for Families of Children with Disabilities

Program Speakers

Tara L. Moffett, Esq. (Chair)
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
—Albany

Barbara J. Ebenstein, Esq.
Law Office of Barbara J. Ebenstein
—New Rochelle, NY 10804

Maria C. McGinley, Esq.
Mayerson & Associates
—New York City

Jennifer J. Monthie, Esq.
Disability Advocates, Inc.
—Albany

Karen S. Norlander, Esq.
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
—Albany

Tara Anne Pleat, Esq.
Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC
—Clifton Park

Mary Jo Whateley, Esq.
Legal Services of The Hudson Valley
—Newburgh

Total MCLE Credits  7.0
Ethics MCLE Credits 0.0

This archived webcast is a video online program that you will view and listen to on your computer screen.