Due to the overwhelming response to our live, in-person June Drafting Defensible IEPs Writing Workshop, which is now at capacity, EdLaw Interactive has added two additional sessions - one in May and one in August. The additional sessions are May 29-30 and August 14-15. Earlybird rates are still available for both added sessions. Those interested in the May workshop are encouraged to sign up early, as spots are filling up in that session quickly.

The Drafting Defensible IEPs Writing Workshop is an attorney-led, intensive, interactive, 2-day workshop designed to provide special educators and special education leaders with the tools that they need to draft legally-compliant IEPs. The workshop focuses on the entire IEP process, from legally-defensible IEP team meeting practices to the actual drafting of IEP goals, transition plans, accommodations, specially-designed instruction, and more. The workshop is led by attorney Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq., a highly sought-after speaker and presenter on a wide variety of school law topics. The Drafting Defensible IEPs Writing Workshop is recommended for educators and school leaders seeking to better understand their legal obligations under the IDEA and looking for practical, legally-centered instruction on how to apply the requirements of the IDEA to the practice of IEP writing.

For more information about the Drafting Defensible IEPs Writing Workshop or to register, CLICK HERE.

We also still have spots available for our 1-day FBAs & BIPs. training! EdLaw Interactive has three current sessions - one in May, one in September and one in November The additional sessions are May 27, September 25th and November 13. Earlybird rates are still available for September and November Sessions. Those interested in the May session are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible, as spots are filling up in that session quickly.

What makes a good functional behavioral assessment (FBA)? A comprehensive FBA is the basis for a great behavior intervention plan (BIP) or positive behavior support plan (PBSP). So why is it so difficult to find excellent examples? In this full-day, in-person training, school law attorney Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq. takes a deep-dive into special education caselaw to determine what the courts and hearing officers have said about FBAs and BIPs/PBSPs. The session goes through a step-by-step process on how to conduct comprehensive, defensible, and useful FBAs, from how to do them, what should be included, and who should be involved. It also explores the process for developing a BIP/PBSP based upon that information, providing IEP teams with tips and tools for drafting great documents. Atty. Gilsbach provides helpful best practices that will assist schools in improving their practices and common pitfalls for schools to avoid. This session is a must for anyone who is responsible for creating FBAs and BIPs/PBSPs.