Mark your calendar for the 2010 Institute:
Ocober 18–20, 2010
Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Washington
Thank you for attending the 26th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law held in Seattle, Washington, October 5-7, 2009.
Over 500 attorneys; administrative law judges; hearing officers; principals; school psychologists; teachers; educational administrators; parent advocates; public and private agencies and others participated in this two day institute and pre-institute mini-courses.
In the post conference evaluation, 92% said that the PNW Institute provided significant current intellectual and practical content. Some of the comments were:
- The information was pertinent to what I am dealing with on a daily bases. The presenters gave excellent information and suggestions for keeping out of the pitfalls. This was the best three days I have spent in a long time.
- Wonderful experience, was what I would say as "essential for a building administrator".
- I was impressed with the conference.
- Given the fact that this was the first time I attended the conference, I like the format of the conference. I also like the fact that even though there were other sessions that I wanted to attend, the information was provided. The booklet of information was invaluable! Thank you.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us in Yakima, Washington at the Yakima Convention Center, October 18-20, 2010.
Email us at slawd@u.washington.edu if you would like to be added to the mailing list.
An Annual Overview of Selected Legal Issues Affecting Special Education Administration and Practices
October 5-7, 2009 (Monday–Wednesday)
Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport
Seattle, Washington
Institute Highlights:
- Pre-Institute Mini-Courses
Nine pre-Institute mini-courses providing 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
Sixteen unique workshops discussing the pressing issues found in special education today - General Sessions
Four general sessions featuring respected experts addressing timely issues
Please note that this year's schedule is different from previous years. Some of the changes include:
- Two hosted lunches (Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Monday evening Welcome Reception featuring desserts (no host bar)
- Opening General Session for the Institute begins Tuesday morning.
- Workshop sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday
Link to Institute Agenda
Who Should Attend
- Educators
- School law attorneys
- Advocates
- Parents and parent attorneys
- Educational administrators
Registration Fees:
Institute Early Registration: $485.00
After September 16, 2009: $545.00
Optional Pre-Institute Mini-Courses in addition to Institute registration:
One mini-course: $100.00
Two mini-courses: $195.00
Three mini-courses: $255.00
CLE and Clock Hours
CLE: The 2009 Institute is expected to be approved by the Washington, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon State Bar Associations. In the past, the maximum CLE credits awarded were 11.0 CLE credit hours for the institute and 2 additional CLE credit hours for each of the mini-courses, for a maximum of 6 for the mini-courses and a maximum of 17 CLE credit hours for registrants who attend the institute and three mini-courses. The number of CLE credits awarded vary from state to state.
Clock Hours: The UW School Law Division and UWEO are approved Washington State Board of Education providers for continuing professional education. The 2009 Institute is expected to be approved for 11.0 clock hours. The mini-courses are each expected to be approved for 2 additional clock hours, for a maximum of 6 and a maximum of 17 clock hours for registrants who attend the institute and three mini-courses.
No additional fees are required to receive the CLEs or clock hours.