Events

Special Education Due Process Hearings:

What You Need to Know Before You File

Date and time:

Tuesday, June 9, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM via Zoom

Description and learning points:

A due process hearing before an Impartial Hearing Officer is one option to address conflicts that may arise between parents and school districts in special education. Because it is a formal, legally binding, and time-consuming process, it is essential to understand when and why a due process hearing is the right option. Participants will gain a practical understanding of due process from a panel that includes an experienced special education Impartial Hearing Officer, student/parent attorney, and a school attorney. Participants will learn:

• What is a due process hearing
• What types of disputes can due process hearings resolve
• What types of remedies are available through due process hearings
• Important considerations when deciding to use a due process hearing
• Overview of due process procedures and requirements, including the resolution process
• Whether parents should consider legal representation
• Overview of alternatives to due process hearings to resolve special education disputes

Name and title of all speakers:

• Jean Lucasey - Impartial Hearing Officer
• Tara Moffett, Esq. - Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
• Julie Keegan - Disability Rights New York

Registration link:

https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/SEjSe3KxRB6z9jSjX3PbAg#/