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A Legal Overview for Educators : Laws That Apply to Students with Disabilities
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Linda Barnes)
Thu Jul 10 08:22:15 2025
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;"><strong>A Legal Overview for Educators (and Parents): Laws That Apply to Students with Disabilities</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Live Webinar | <strong>Hope N. Kirsch</strong><strong> </strong>| July 22, 2025 , 01:00 PM EST | 60 Minutes</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;"><strong>Description:-</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">This session provides a comprehensive yet understandable overview of federal laws that apply to students with disabilities, including:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how these laws function, what they require of schools, and what rights they afford students. We will examine how these laws intersect and differ in terms of eligibility, services, enforcement mechanisms, and due process procedures. The presentation will also address the role of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;"><strong>Learning Objectives:-</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">The obligations schools must follow under IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">The legal rights and protections of students with disabilities;</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">How do these laws apply in different educational settings (public, charter, private)</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">What parents and advocates can do when a student’s rights are violated.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;"><strong>Areas Covered in the Session:-</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Titles II and III</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) complaint process</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Disciplining students with disabilities</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Overview of Title IX in the context of students with disabilities</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Key differences between public, charter, and private school obligations</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Real-world examples and scenarios</li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;"><strong>Background:-</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">This session offers a high-level overview of key federal and state laws—IDEA, the Office for Civil Rights, student discipline, and Title IX—and how they intersect with your role as an educator.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Facilitated by a former special education teacher/school administrator turned education attorney, this session invites open conversation, questions, and reflection to help you feel more confident navigating the legal landscape that shapes today’s schools.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;"><strong>Why Should You Attend?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Understanding the laws that protect students with disabilities is not optional—it's essential. This session empowers educators, parents, and professionals with the legal knowledge needed to support students, advocate effectively, and reduce the risk of legal pitfalls. Whether you're new to the field or looking for a refresher, this overview equips you with tools to navigate real-world challenges in compliance with federal and state mandates.</span></p>
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