Yakima Convention Center
October 7-9, 2013
An Annual Overview of Selected Legal Issues
Affecting Special Education Administration and
Practices
Empirical and practical studies of special education and general education law.
Institute highlights:
- Pre-Institute Mini-Courses
Pre-institute mini-courses will provide an in-depth view of special education law applicable in public schools. - For Attorneys
Keep current on legal issues related to special education; connect with school districts and educators;
earn CLE credit hours in ethics - Workshops
Unique workshops will be conducted on current issues in special education. - General Sessions
Respected experts will discuss timely issues during general sessions.
- Learn from special education law experts from around the country
- Build professional relationships and network with colleagues
- Stay current on recent legal decisions and interpretations of special education law and litigation
- Expand your knowledge on emerging legal issues and trends
Who will benefit?
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CLE and Clock Hours
CLE: Institute organizers apply for Continuing Legal Education credit from the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and the Oregon State Bar Association (OSBA). The WSBA approved the 2012 PNW Institute on Special Education and the Law for 10 credits for attending the Institute and 2 credits for each Mini-Course including the Ethics Seminar. The OSBA approved the 2012 Institute on Special Education and the Law for 11.25 credits for attending the Institute and 2 credits for each Mini-Course including the Ethics Seminar. For all other states, you may apply as an individual for CLE credit . The number of CLE credits awarded varies from state to state.
Clock Hours: Educational Outreach at the University of Washington is an approved Washington State Board of Education provider for continuing professional education.The Institute is approved for up to 11 clock hours. The Mini-Courses are approved for 2 additional clock hours each, for a maximum of 6 clock hours.
No additional fees are required to receive the WSBA or OSBA CLEs or Washington State clock hours.