FREE Legal Sessions

Prairie Lakes AEA is hosting a Virtual Learning Series for special education teachers focused on various legal topics. Attorneys from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C will be presenting on common issues that cause difficulties for special education teachers.

Topics to Include:

• Eligibility & Re-Evaluations

• January 24

• Least Restrictive Environment (including placements and continuum of services)

• February 21

• Manifestation of Disability

• March 13

• Legal Requirements of Data-Based Decision Making & Progress Monitoring

• April 10

• Legal Requirements of IEPs & IEP Meetings (including parent rights & involvement)

• May 8

This Virtual Learning Series will include 5 one-hour sessions. Each session will include a different topic(s) of interest.

AUDIENCE:

Special Education Teachers

The content is tailored to special education teachers, though others are welcome!

DATES:

• January 24, 2024
• February 21, 2024
• March 13, 2024
• April 10, 2024
• May 8, 2024

LOCATION:

Virtual via Zoom

TIME (for all sessions):

3:30pm - 4:30pm

REGISTRATION FEE:

None

LAST DAY TO REGISTER:

January 16th, 2024

All participants are asked register for this Virtual Learning Series, even if the participant is unable to attend all sessions. Zoom links will be provided upon registration.

Course #:226316

Section #:318523

Last Day to Register: January 16, 2024

Link to Registration System

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Registration & Access Instructions

Note: New users need to create an account in the registration system. New users are able to register for classes the next business day.

Contact: Kris Ahrens (kahrens@plaea.org) or Haley Offerman (hofferman@plaea.org)

Prairie Lakes AEA regularly provides PD opportunities and is continuously adding classes. A list of opportunities, which is updated regularly, can be found at this link:

23-24 Area-Wide PDs