This course, presented by a nationally recognized education attorney representing students and their families, will provide a comprehensive overview of, and the differences between, the three federal laws afforded to students with disabilities – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 504”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).

Areas Covered:-

• Background of each of the laws - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• How students qualify under Section 504 and the IDEA.
• Differences among Section 504, the ADA, and the IDEA.
• Legal obligations of public schools and the minimum legal obligations of private schools.

Learning Objectives:-

Understand the legal obligations schools have for students with disabilities, legal mandates for schools, best practices for schools, and avenues of dispute resolution.

Background:-

Special education laws can be confusing for school personnel and attorneys alike. This webinar will walk you through the laws governing students with disabilities, the differences among them, and how students qualify and will help you understand the legal obligations of schools and the legal protections available to students with disabilities and their parents and guardians.

Why Should You Attend:-

Special education laws can be confusing for school personnel and attorneys alike. This webinar will walk you through the laws governing students with disabilities, the differences among them, and how students qualify and will help you understand the legal obligations of schools and the legal protections available to students with disabilities and their parents and guardians.

Who Will Benefit:-

• School Administrators
• Governing Board Members
• School Counselors & Psychologists
• Teachers
• School attorneys
• Parent Attorneys
• Education Advocates & Consultants
• Community-based disability and educational organizations
• Parents