Clark Hill will present the webinar “Special Education Bootcamp - Compliance Foundations Under IDEA: Part 2” on Monday, December 15, from 9 a.m. to noon via Zoom.
Whether new to special education leadership or looking to reinforce foundational knowledge, this interactive webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the core compliance requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Designed for special education administrators, building principals, ISD supervisors, and other district leaders, this session blends legal insight with practical tools to help teams ensure that placement determinations align with both IDEA requirements and sound educational practice.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE) appropriate to their individual needs. Yet, translating that legal standard into everyday practice often challenges even experienced educators and administrators in a post-COVID environment presented with staff shortages, limited capacity within existing programs, and students presenting with increasing need.
This webinar will unpack the legal framework surrounding LRE, including recent hearing decisions, state guidance, and practical implications for IEP development and placement decisions. Attendees will gain clarity on:
• The federal and Michigan standards governing LRE and placement decisions.
• How to document meaningful consideration of supplementary aids and services.
• Common compliance pitfalls and strategies to mitigate legal risk.
This session will be led by Jordan Bullinger and Vickie Coe, experienced education attorneys with Clark Hill’s Education Law Group. Together, they bring experience representing school districts in special education and disability law matters, as well as training educators and administrators across Michigan.
For additional information or to register for the webinar, visit www.clarkhill.com and click on “News & Events.”
Whether new to special education leadership or looking to reinforce foundational knowledge, this interactive webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the core compliance requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Designed for special education administrators, building principals, ISD supervisors, and other district leaders, this session blends legal insight with practical tools to help teams ensure that placement determinations align with both IDEA requirements and sound educational practice.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE) appropriate to their individual needs. Yet, translating that legal standard into everyday practice often challenges even experienced educators and administrators in a post-COVID environment presented with staff shortages, limited capacity within existing programs, and students presenting with increasing need.
This webinar will unpack the legal framework surrounding LRE, including recent hearing decisions, state guidance, and practical implications for IEP development and placement decisions. Attendees will gain clarity on:
• The federal and Michigan standards governing LRE and placement decisions.
• How to document meaningful consideration of supplementary aids and services.
• Common compliance pitfalls and strategies to mitigate legal risk.
This session will be led by Jordan Bullinger and Vickie Coe, experienced education attorneys with Clark Hill’s Education Law Group. Together, they bring experience representing school districts in special education and disability law matters, as well as training educators and administrators across Michigan.
For additional information or to register for the webinar, visit www.clarkhill.com and click on “News & Events.”
