fayslblogfreedmanslblogPlease note that due to overwhelming demand, registration is now closed for this event. 

Join school law attorneys Susan Freedman, Julie Fay and Gwen Zittoun for a timely discussion of hot topics in special education. Topics will include:

  • How to handle non-attending students
  • Residential placements
  • Transition services
  • SLD/dyslexia issues
  • OSEP’s guidance on IEEs and bullying/FAPE issues
  • The M.O.R.E. Commission’s special education recommendations
  • and more

We look forward to seeing you at this complimentary seminar for our public school clients.

When:  June 2, 2015 from 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where:  Shipman & Goodwin Hartford Office One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103

 

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Photo of Susan C. Freedman Susan C. Freedman

Susan represents school boards and independent schools with regard to education matters, the Americans with Disabilities Act and general litigation, including special education, at the administrative level and in state and federal courts. In her practice, Susan calls upon her 14 years of…

Susan represents school boards and independent schools with regard to education matters, the Americans with Disabilities Act and general litigation, including special education, at the administrative level and in state and federal courts. In her practice, Susan calls upon her 14 years of experience as a teacher. She is a frequent speaker on education matters for CABE, CONN-CASE, the Connecticut Bar Association and other groups, and is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut.

Photo of Julie C. Fay Julie C. Fay

Julie is co-chair of Shipman’s Education Department, and a partner in the School Law Practice group, where she represents public and independent schools in a variety of special education and general education law matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to students…

Julie is co-chair of Shipman’s Education Department, and a partner in the School Law Practice group, where she represents public and independent schools in a variety of special education and general education law matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to students with disabilities, student discipline, confidentiality, school governance and policy. Julie frequently represents schools in administrative hearings, including expulsion hearings, special education due process hearings and related proceedings, and is often called upon to guide districts in drafting policies and administrative procedures in all education law areas. As part of her practice, Julie has conducted numerous professional development workshops for clients and other school organizations.

Photo of Gwen J. Zittoun Gwen J. Zittoun

Gwen represents boards of education in relation to special education, Section 504, restraint and seclusion, student discipline, board policy development and revision, and general education matters. Gwen frequently speaks on education issues, including privacy and confidentiality of student information, bullying and Section 504.