Legal Fundamentals of Special Education Advocacy
With a steady increase in the number of children with disabilities, there are not enough trained professionals to educate and support families navigating the special education system. In this course, acquire functional advocacy skills for professional or personal use. Learn about the complexities of special education law as it is currently practiced in California. Explore and analyze advocacy planning for effectiveness and cost. Service providers such as social workers, child therapists and nurses, as well as attorneys, advocates and parents gain important insight into the pragmatics of this fascinating area.
Prerequisite:
A background or experience with special needs children and/or adults is preferred.
Instructor(s):
Judith Cohen
is a special educator and practicing attorney in the field of special education advocacy. She directed a program for children with special needs for many years, taught at the university level and made presentations at numerous professional conferences and parent groups. She is the author of How to Succeed as Your Child's Advocate without Really Crying (Get MAD) along with a number of other educational titles.When:
Jan. 23-March 20: Sat., 8 a.m.-noon. (No meeting March 13.)
Where:
Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA
Directions:
Fee:
$515.00 ($545.00 if postmarked after 01/08/2010).
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
2 quarter units academic credit, X415.0, 20 BRN Hours, 20 MCLE Hours, 20 BBS Hours
Required textbooks:
Special Education Law, 2nd Ed. by Peter Wright, Esq. and Pamela Wright MSW ISBN 1892320169 and California Special Education Programs: A Composite of Laws (31st Edition) by California Department of Education. http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/.
Section:
093PDB103
Enrollment policies:
Requests to withdraw with a refund (less $30 processing fee) or transfer to another course (with a $30 processing fee) must be received seven calendar days before the course begins.
