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Home What TxP2P Offers Services for Parents Services for Professionals Services for Parent Group Facilitators Resource Directory Newsletters Contact Us Donate About TxP2P Site Map	TxP2P's 3rd Annual Special Education Law & Advocacy 2-Day Boot Camp Presenters: Pete & Pam Wright REGULAR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 11TH, 2008, 5:00 P.M LATE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AFTER JULY 11TH, 2008, 5:00 P.M Friday & Saturday, August 1-2, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Education Service Center Region XIII 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas See below for information and the Wrightslaw Registration form. For information on the
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Special Education Law & Advocacy
2-Day Boot Camp
Presenters: Pete & Pam Wright
REGULAR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 11TH, 2008, 5:00 P.M
LATE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AFTER JULY 11TH, 2008, 5:00 P.M
Friday & Saturday, August 1-2, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Education Service Center Region XIII
5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas

See below for information and the Wrightslaw Registration form.
For information on the

Toll free:
866-896-6001
Austin:
512-458-8600
Fax: 512-451-3110

Last Updated:
July 1, 2008

Find out about parent to parent programs in other states or to find out how to start a parent to parent program in your state, go to Parent to Parent USA! www.p2pusa.org

Use your Randall Remarkable Card to support TxP2P #10043

	Pete W. D. Wright, Esq. is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs. In second grade, Pete was diagnosed with learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. He was fortunate - his learning problems were identified early. His parents obtained intensive Orton-Gillingham remediation for him by Diana Hanburg King. Pete's determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences. On October 6, 1993, Pete gave oral argument before the United States Supreme Court in Florence County School District Four v. Shannon Carter, 510 U.S. 7 (1993). Thirty-four days later, the Court issued a unanimous decision for Shannon Carter. He appeared as the parent's attorney in the award-winning DVD video, Surviving Due Process: When Parents and the School Board Disagree – Stephen Jeffers v School Board (2004).
	Pam Wright, M.A., M.S.W., is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families since the early 1970’s. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems, and solutions. Pam has written extensively about raising, educating and advocating for children with disabilities. Pam is also the editor of The Special Ed Advocate newsletter. Pam designed and built several special education advocacy sites including Wrightslaw.com, Fetaweb.comand the Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities. Pam and Pete are co-authors of Wrightslaw: Special Education Law (1999), Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind* (2003), Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004, (2005) and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition (2005)*

Pete W. D. Wright, Esq. is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs.
In second grade, Pete was diagnosed with learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. He was fortunate - his learning problems were identified early. His parents obtained intensive Orton-Gillingham remediation for him by Diana Hanburg King. Pete's determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences.
On October 6, 1993, Pete gave oral argument before the United States Supreme Court in Florence County School District Four v. Shannon Carter, 510 U.S. 7 (1993). Thirty-four days later, the Court issued a unanimous decision for Shannon Carter.
He appeared as the parent's attorney in the award-winning DVD video, Surviving Due Process: When Parents and the School Board Disagree – Stephen Jeffers v School Board (2004).

Pam Wright, M.A., M.S.W., is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families since the early 1970’s. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems, and solutions.
Pam has written extensively about raising, educating and advocating for children with disabilities.
Pam is also the editor of The Special Ed Advocate newsletter.
Pam designed and built several special education advocacy sites including Wrightslaw.com, Fetaweb.comand the Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities.
Pam and Pete are co-authors of Wrightslaw: Special Education Law (1999), Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind (2003), Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004, (2005) and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition (2005)

Child care is available but limited to 60 children. A fee of $25 is required to reserve child care. Phone: 866-896-6001 (local Austin: 458-8600)

Agenda

FRIDAY - SPECIAL ED LAWS:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Introductions, Agenda, Pretest; Overview: IDEA-97 & IDEA 2004

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 – 12:00 p.m. IDEA History & IDEA 2004 (cont.): Findings and Purposes; Definitions; "Catchall Statute": Least Restrictive Environment, Extended School Year (ESY), Notice, Statewide Assessments

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Measuring Progress: Tests & Measurements & the Bell Curve, How to Chart Test Scores, Evaluations, Consent, & IEPs

2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 - 4:00 p.m. Procedural Safeguards: Prior Written Notice, Procedural Safeguards Notice, Mediation, Due Process Hearing, Appeal, Discipline; Discrimination, Retaliation, Damages; Review and Homework Assignment

4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Questions & Answers

SATURDAY - SMART IEPs, NCLB, ADVOCACY STRATEGIES:

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Review from yesterday; No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Reading, Research Based Instruction; Highly Qualified Teachers; Paraprofessionals; Parent "Right to Know;" S.M.A.R.T. IEPs

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 – 12:00 p.m. S.M.A.R.T. IEPs

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Advocacy Strategies: Crisis Management; Emotions, Conflict Obstacles to Successful Advocacy; School Culture; Rule of Adverse Assumptions

2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 - 4:00 p.m. Advocacy Strategies: Hazards of Litigation & Outcome Prediction; Comprehensive Evalutions; Negotiating; Paper Trails & Letters; School Meetings: Preparation and Survival Strategies

4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Questions & Answers

CEUs & CLEs: 1.2 Continuing Education Units (12 contact hours for Educators is approved for $18 additional fee). CEUs are also approved for Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. TX CLE’s for attorneys is pending.
ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and need assistance with any aspect of the enrollment process, or attending any part of the conference, please contact Laura Warren at TxP2P (866) 896-6001 (local Austin: 458-8600). Our goal is your attendance. Let us know how we can assist you.
Please note: Conference rooms are often well air conditioned. Please dress accordingly.
CANCELLATIONS: NO FULLREFUNDS. Partial Refunds: Requests must be received by Texas Parent to Parent before July 10, 2008, and a $20.00 per refund processing fee will be withheld. No refunds are available after July 10, 2008, but substitutions may be possible. REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: Two-day seminar, 2 books (Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition & From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition), Breakfast & Lunch both days, Certificate of Attendance. *Only 1 set of books per couple (home or agency). A couple is defined as both living/working at the same address.
RECEIPTS FOR CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT will be provided upon request at the registration table at the conference.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: We do not have a conference hotel to date. ESC Region XIII has info on their website about nearby hotels: http://www5.esc13.net/about/docs/hotels.pdfLOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
The Wrightslaw Seminar will be held at Education Service Center Region XIII, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, TX. DIRECTIONS: FROM IH-35 SOUTH:
Take the Martin Luther King (MLK) Blvd. exit Travel east on MLK to Springdale Rd. Turn left onto Springdale and travel past 51st Street. Region XIII is on your right at the Rogge Lane "T" intersection.
HEADING NORTH ON HWY 183: Take the Martin Luther King (MLK) Blvd. exit; turn left, traveling west, on MLK to Springdale Rd; turn right onto Springdale and travel past 51st street; Region XIII is on your right at the Rogge Lane "T" intersection.
HEADING SOUTH ON HWY 183:
Take the Manor Rd. exit; turn right, traveling south, on Manor Rd. to Springdale Rd.; always stay in the left lane. Manor Rd. will fork into Springdale Rd. (always stay to the left) going up a hill; Region XIII is on your left at the Rogge Lane "T" intersection.
FROM AUSTIN-BERGSTROM AIRPOR:
Leave the airport via Hwy. 71 West; take Hwy. 183 North; take the Martin Luther King (MLK) Blvd. exit; turn left, traveling west on MLK to Springdale Rd.; turn right onto Springdale and travel past 51st Street; Region XIII is on your right at the Rogge Lane "T" intersection.

Early Registrations fees apply to registrations received on or before June 1st, 2008
Date: Name: 2nd Attendee's Name: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Home: Cell: Work: Fax: Email address: Please Check All That Apply: I am a: Parent Family Member Caregiver/Guardian Self-Advocate Educator Attorney Social Worker Professional Counselor Service Provider Other: Registration: By July 11th, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Parent $125.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches) Couple $175.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people) Professional $175.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches) 2nd professional from same agency $125.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people) Late Registration: After July 11th, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Parent $150.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches) Couple $200.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people) Professional $200.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches) 2nd professional from same agency $150.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people) CHILD CARE REGISTRATION FORM: YES! I need child care. We will contact with more information. Friday Saturday Child care is limited and requires a $25 fee. Spaces will be reserved based on the date that completed registrations (all applicable documents and full payment) are received. We hope to accommodate everyone. We will hire child care workers who have experience working with children with disabilities, chronic illness and other health care needs, but we cannot guarantee that they will be able to do special procedures, tube feeding or administer medication. Please give the name and age of each child. Please include any information about your child that the child care workers need to know. Child's Name (First, Last): Age: Accommodations/Needs: Child's Name (First, Last): Age: Accommodations/Needs: Child's Name (First, Last): Age: Accommodations/Needs: Child's Name (First, Last): Age: Accommodations/Needs: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ PARENT STIPEND REQUEST: NO STIPENDS AVAILABLE! SORRY!! I/We are the parent(s) (or other family member) of a child with a disability, chronic illness or other health care need. I would like to request a stipend for (limited number available): Wrightslaw Registration Stipend ($50 per parent/family member): How many adults requesting stipends: I/we will not be able to attend the conference without stipends. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I will send a check to Texas Parent to Parent, 3710 Cedar Street, Box 12, Austin, TX 78705 I will pay for my registration via credit card using Network for Good (see button on any page on our website) or by calling TxP2P with my credit card info (866-896-6001 or 458-8600 local). PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE BEFORE HITTING SUBMIT - YOU WON'T HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE AFTERWARDS.

Early Registrations fees apply to registrations received on or before June 1st, 2008

Date:

Name:

2nd Attendee's Name:

Organization:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone: Home: Cell:

Work: Fax:

Email address:

Please Check All That Apply: I am a: Parent Family Member Caregiver/Guardian Self-Advocate

Educator Attorney Social Worker Professional Counselor Service Provider Other:

Registration: By July 11th, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
Parent $125.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches)
Couple $175.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people)
Professional $175.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches)
2nd professional from same agency $125.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people)

Late Registration: After July 11th, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
Parent $150.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches)
Couple $200.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people)
Professional $200.00 (includes books, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches)
2nd professional from same agency $150.00 (includes one set of books, 2 breakfasts for 2 people, 2 lunches for 2 people)

CHILD CARE REGISTRATION FORM:

YES! I need child care. We will contact with more information.

Friday Saturday

Child care is limited and requires a $25 fee. Spaces will be reserved based on the date that completed registrations (all
applicable documents and full payment) are received. We hope to accommodate everyone. We will hire child care workers
who have experience working with children with disabilities, chronic illness and other health care needs, but we cannot
guarantee that they will be able to do special procedures, tube feeding or administer medication.
Please give the name and age of each child. Please include any information about your child that the child care workers need to know.

Child's Name (First, Last):

Age:

Accommodations/Needs:

Child's Name (First, Last):

Age:

Accommodations/Needs:

Child's Name (First, Last):

Age:

Accommodations/Needs:

Child's Name (First, Last):

Age:

Accommodations/Needs:

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

PARENT STIPEND REQUEST: NO STIPENDS AVAILABLE! SORRY!!

I/We are the parent(s) (or other family member) of a child with a disability, chronic illness or other health care need.

I would like to request a stipend for (limited number available):

Wrightslaw Registration Stipend ($50 per parent/family member): How many adults requesting stipends:

I/we will not be able to attend the conference without stipends.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

I will send a check to Texas Parent to Parent, 3710 Cedar Street, Box 12, Austin, TX 78705

I will pay for my registration via credit card using Network for Good (see button on any page on our website) or by calling TxP2P with my credit card info (866-896-6001 or 458-8600 local).

PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE BEFORE HITTING SUBMIT - YOU WON'T HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE AFTERWARDS.