The Michigan Judicial Institute will present the webinar “Education Matters, Part 2: Students with Disabilities Involved with Juvenile Justice” on Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
The impact of disability on youth outcomes in the juvenile justice system regarding special education and key related concepts, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), evaluations, and other foundational terms. This webinar’s speaker will discuss:
• The impact of disability on youth outcomes, including the overrepresentation of students with disabilities in the juvenile justice system.
• An overview of special education and key related concepts, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), evaluations, and other foundational terms.
• Practical strategies to support positive behavior and improve student success.
Speaking at the webinar will be Sheryl Diamond, research and policy consultant with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education (OSE); Beth Cooke, a policy consultant with MDE, OSE; and Jen Taiariol, assistant superintendent of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, Wayne Regional Education Service Agency.
The intended audience for the webinar includes Juvenile probation officers, caseworkers and staff providing ancillary services to court-involved youth.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
The impact of disability on youth outcomes in the juvenile justice system regarding special education and key related concepts, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), evaluations, and other foundational terms. This webinar’s speaker will discuss:
• The impact of disability on youth outcomes, including the overrepresentation of students with disabilities in the juvenile justice system.
• An overview of special education and key related concepts, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), evaluations, and other foundational terms.
• Practical strategies to support positive behavior and improve student success.
Speaking at the webinar will be Sheryl Diamond, research and policy consultant with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education (OSE); Beth Cooke, a policy consultant with MDE, OSE; and Jen Taiariol, assistant superintendent of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, Wayne Regional Education Service Agency.
The intended audience for the webinar includes Juvenile probation officers, caseworkers and staff providing ancillary services to court-involved youth.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
