Monday, October 21, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Program Co-Chairs: | |
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Laura D. Barbieri Special Counsel Advocates for Justice Legal Foundation & Special Counsel Advocates for Justice Chartered Attorneys |
Paul W. Kohan The Law Offices of Regina Skyer & Associates L.L.P. |
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This full-day CLE on Dyslexia – a significant learning disability affecting approximately 20% of school-aged children – will provide lawyers and clinicians an inside view into how the special education system works for families with potentially dyslexic and diagnosed dyslexic children. From the initial identification problem to selecting the right intervention services to litigation pitfalls and pointers, our expert faculty and clinicians will walk attendees through the stages of the special education system as it relates specifically to identifying and representing the dyslexic child.
Live Program & Webcast: $149 for Members | $249 for Nonmembers
In-House Counsel/Government/Nonprofit/Academic: $149 for Members | $199 for Nonmembers
Small Law Firm: $79 for Members
Non-lawyers: $50 -
Dr. Nadine Gaab
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical SchoolElisa Hyman
Partner
The Law Office of Elisa Hyman, P.C.Michele Kule-Korgood
Kule-Korgood & Associates, P.C.Jesse C.Cutler
Law Offices of Regina Skyer & Associates,L.L.P.Neal H.
Rosenberg
Law Offices of Neal H. RosenbergJo Anne Simon
Assembly member
Assembly District 52Anna West
Center Director
Lindamood Bell Learning Processes Inc.Nancy Bedard
Brooklyn Legal Services LSNYCKim A. Madden
Director of Family Support Advocates for ChildrenAmy Margolis, PH.D
Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology
Columbia University -
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Introduction & Program Overview 9:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. What is Dyslexia? Understanding The Diagnosis From a Clinical & Legal Perspective Clinical: Definition. How is dyslexia diagnosed? How is a child affected?
Psychologist: Amy Margolis, Ph.D.Legal: Is dyslexia even a classification? What classification should an attorney/parent advocate for when there are co-occurring issues? How important is it for the special education plan to name dyslexia? What special education plan is the best plan for a student? IEP/IESP/504? How do you prove the classification/what tests are necessary?
Attorney: Michelle Kule-Korgood, Kim Madden10:40 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. Strategies for Parents with and without Financial Means to Obtain Remedies for Students with Dyslexia Other than Tuition, Such as Private Evaluations, Research-Based Intervention Services, Tutoring and/or Technology, Including Remedies for Past Violations Clinical: Methodologies – Specific types of methods for dyslexic students, how they are useful, and how an attorney can identify if a school district is properly implementing the methodologies.
Clinician: Anna WestLegal: Through use of fact patterns, attorneys will describe the administrative hearing process, the range of remedies available (other than tuition), how to issue spot for possible grounds for relief through fact patterns and address strategies for using the administrative hearing process under the IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to obtain school district funding for remedies other than private school tuition (such as evaluations, tutoring, compensatory education, IEP changes, accommodations, and other supports).
Attorneys: Elisa Hyman & Nancy Bedard12:15 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Early Screen the Science & The Legislation + Awards Lunch
Dr. Nadine Gaab & Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon1:30 p.m. -2:45 p.m. Special Education & Private Schools: The Lawyers Role in Tuition Reimbursement for K-12 Private Schools Panelists will provide an overview of the IDEA and reimbursement and review of how federal courts have interpreted tuition reimbursement cases. Through the use of fact patterns, speakers will discuss handling tuition reimbursement cases in NYC – including a discussion on Nickerson Note, Notice, Carter vs. Connors cases, conducting a hearing by affidavit, and how to implement pendency.
The Gow School (residential) vs. – Windward School (day). Speakers will demonstrate how to construct a case to meet the burden of how a private residential and/or day school placement in a specialized dyslexic school is necessary and appropriate for the student to make academic progress. Presentation will include a discussion of evidence needed, witnesses, potential issues, and what to watch out for in litigation.
Attorneys: Neal Rosenberg & Jesse Cutler & Michelle Kule-Korgood2:45 p.m. – 3:00 pm Coffee Break 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Review of Current Case Law
Attorneys: Neal Rosenberg & Jesse Cutler -
CLE Credit
New York: 5.0 Total: 3.5 Professional Practice, 1.5 Skills
New Jersey: 5.3 General
California: 5.0 General
Pennsylvania: 4.0 General -
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Education & the Law, Laura D. Barbieri, Chair
Children & the Law, Melissa J. Friedman, Chair
Council on Children, Lauren A. Shapiro, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________