FREE Training: Beyond Zero Tolerance: Approaching School Discipline from a Special Ed & Student Rights Perspective

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FREE Training sponsored by The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilites along with Independence Ohio, 25 and Alive Group Presents:

ez Atzberger, Supervising Attorney

And Feldman, Attorney “Beyond Zero-Tolerance: Approaching School Discipline from a Special Education & Student Rights Prospectiveâ€

This Training developed by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland will Cover an Overview of the State and Federal Laws that Govern Education in Ohio. ü How these laws pertain to discipline in both Regular and Special Education. ü The Additional Rights and Protections Afforded to Special Education Students. ü What Advocates for Families with Children with Disabilities should know to ensure that their rights are being protected. ü Will Cover Parental Rights During the Various Phases of the Special Education Process or Disciplinary Issues. WHEN: January 28, 2010 WHERE: Independence Civic Center 6363 Selig Drive Independence , Ohio 44131 TIME: 6:00 Registration 6:30 – 8:30 Presentation A FLYER IS CURRENTLY BEING COMPLETED THAT WILL INCLUDE REGISTRATION INFO. PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.

Once a flyer is produced you will receive another email. Hope to see you at the training. Barb Rutt

Barbara Rutt, S.W.A., Parent Training Coordinator

OCECD-Cleveland Office

440-617-9544 - Office

440-617-9547 - Fax

800-694-6402 - Toll Free

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