One Day Special Seminars

Friday, March 7, 2008

Advanced Attorney Seminar:Is Rowley Dead or Dying?
This new one-day workshop is designed for attorneys who have participated in the Advanced Attorney Skills Pre-Conference Workshop. The seminar will focus on the standard for FAPE in light of IDEA 2004 and NCLB.   Participants will work together to develop effective litigation strategies that advance the interests of our clients. Current case law and evidentiary issues will be discussed. Participants will receive materials to review before the workshop.
Seminar Leaders: Michele Kule-Korgood, Esq. and Jonathan A. Zimring, Esq.
Limit: 25 attorney participants

Making the Most of Neuropsychological Assessments: Interpreting Data, Development of Appropriate Goals, Services and Placements
This day long, pre-conference session will provide an in-depth look at neuropsychological/psycho-educational testing, beginning with an overview of the wide range of test instruments used and the process itself using current case studies. Recommendations that flow from the assessments through the technical interpretation of test data will be closely examined. We will discuss developing appropriate goals, services and placements based upon assessment results.  The participation of neuropsychologists in IEP meetings, mediation and due process hearings will also be covered.
Seminar Leaders: Carina Grandison, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist; Kathryn Dobel, Esq.
Limit: This session is open to all attendees and is limited to 120 participants

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