Lancaster Mon., October 30, 2017Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 South Queen St.8:50 am to 4:30 pm; check-in begins at 8:00 am

6 CLE CREDITS INCLUDING ETHICS

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENCONFERENCE 2017

Reserve your seat for the premier special education law event.

What’s in it for you? Gathering ground for:

▶ Attorneys

▶ Hearing offi cers

▶ Advocates representing children, families, and school districts

▶ School administrators and teachers

▶ Anyone who wants to learn more about educational rights for children

Join 200+ special education law professionals to brush up on today’s most relevant issues.

Featuring

HON. MATTHEW W. BRANNU.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT

THIS EVENT PUTS YOU IN THE HOT SEAT: LEARN, NETWORK, EXCHANGE, DEBATE!

8:50 - 9:00 Welcome & Introductions9:00 - 9:30 Hearing Officers’ Update: ODR Procedures and Virtual Hearings

Brian Jason Ford and Jake McElligott

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Basic Intermediate Advanced

9:40

- 10

:40

1 2 3 4

Special Education and Charter Schools

Special Education Series: Identification and Evaluation Process

Introduction to Special Education Law

Effective Advocacy in Federal Courts

Elizabeth A. AnzaloneDeborah G. DeLauroNicole D. Snyder

Dr. Kristen Herzel Matthew S. Levin

Hallam Roth HarperPamela L. Peltzman

Hon. Matthew W. BrannMaura McInerneyKarl A. Romberger, Jr.

10:5

0 - 1

1:50

5 6 7 8

Comprehensive Review of Notice Requirements

Special Education Series: Developing the IEP

Supreme Court Case Review

Great Expectations: Steps to Maximizing Transitional Success

Jake McElligott (M)Jacqueline C. LembeckShannon R. Pierce

Heather BungardAndrea DinsmoreMichele Ford

Charles W. Jelley (M)Timothy E. GilsbachHeidi B. Konkler-Goldsmith

Cathy A. SkidmoreMichael J. Stoehr

11:50 - 12:35 Luncheon

12:35 - 2:05 Year In Review Andrew E. Faust & Caryl Andrea Oberman

2:20

- 3:

20

9 10 11 12

Social Skills for Children with Disabilities

Special Education Series: Placement

How to Prove Compensatory Education Reid or MC after GL

Discipline/School Refusal/Bullying

Sarah DiMarinoAlyssa Marton

Linda J. HellerBrooke E. Say

Charles W. Jelley (M)Joy Waters FlemingErin D. Gilsbach

Michael J. ConnollySharon Wolff Montanye

3:30

- 4:

30

13 ETHICS 14 15 16

Ethics Special Education Series:Remedies

Pro Se Parents Session Custody in Special Education

Brian Jason Ford (M)Amy T. BrooksJoshua M. Kershenbaum

William F. Culleton, Jr. (M)Arthur D. FeldmanJocelyn P. Kramer

Liliana Yazno-Bartle (M)Thomas C. Warner (M)Kati ClendeninDr. Linda M. Valentini

Craig D. BeckerAmy P. DeShongHon. Gail A. Weilheimer

Special Education Series

16 SESSIONS DESIGNED FOR YOUR PRACTICE, INCLUDING THESE

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES YOUR TOTAL IEP TOOLKIT What more can we say? These are the cases that may impact the

education of 6.7 million children with disabilities—and the ones shaping your practice.

10:50 - 11:50

BREAKING NEWS! SUPREME COURT CASES YOU NEED TO KNOW

Panelists pictured: Timothy E. Gilsbach & Heidi B. Konkler-GoldsmithModerator: Hearing Off icer Charles W. Jelley

3:30 - 4:30 THINKING OF REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN DUE PROCESS?We’d do anything for our kids. Anything. Even

engage the school district to secure our child’s free and appropriate education. If you are thinking of Pro Se representation, make this session a must attend for tips, advice and answers to your questions.

2:20 - 3:20EVERY 7 MINUTES A CHILD IS BULLIED AT SCHOOLThe interplay between discipline, bullying and school refusal raises a host of legal issues under the IDEA. Join two veteran special education attorneys as they shed light on recent developments in this highly litigated area.

Michael Connolly & Sharon Wolff Montanye

3:30 - 4:30

LEGAL ETHICSPEANUT BUTTER CUP FOR YOUR THOUGHTS?

Watch out for fl ying objects, as this teaching team entertains you while they explore emerging and troubling legal ethics problems that mere rules cannot always solve. Challenge them with your questions, but be prepared to catch: rumor is that questions net you a sweet surprise!

Panelists pictured: Amy T. Brooks & Joshua M. KershenbaumModerator: Hearing Off icer Brian Jason Ford

The IEP process can range from an easy conversation with the school to a complicated mess. Skip the mess with these four workshops, designed to clarify the process to ensure a successful educational experience for your client.

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

• Identifi cation and Evaluation Process

• Developing the IEP

• Placement

• Remedies

Jump-start your new (or refresh your established) practice with this lively and informative session that focuses on everything “basic.” In “crash course” fashion, Intro to Special Education Law takes you from evaluation to IEP to resolving disputes.

9:40 - 10:40YOUR CRASH COURSE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW

Hallam Roth Harper & Pamela L. Peltzman

Panelists: Kati Clendenin (pictured) & Dr. Linda M. ValentiniModerators: Thomas C. Warner & Liliana Yazno-Bartle

FACULTY

Hon. Matthew William BrannUS DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT WILLIAMSPORT

Hon. Gail A. WeilheimerMONTGOMERY COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEASNORRISTOWN

Elizabeth A. AnzaloneASSISTANT COUNSEL, OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSELPA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, HARRISBURG

Craig D. Becker, Esq.MT. LAUREL, NJ

Amy T. Brooks, Esq.WISLER PEARLSTINE, LLP, BLUE BELL

Heather BungardDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONGATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONROEVILLE

Kati ClendeninPARENT ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEROFFICE FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION, HARRISBURG

Michael J. Connolly, Esq.MCANDREWS LAW OFFICES PC, BERWYN

Amy P. De Shong, Esq.WISLER PEARLSTINE LLP, BLUE BELL

Deborah G. DeLauro, M.Ed., J.D.LAW OFFICE OF DEBORAH G. DELAURO, HAVERFORD

Sarah DiMarinoPROGRAM AND TRAINING SPECIALIST, BUCKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT #22, DOYLESTOWN

Andrea Dinsmore, M.Ed.SUPERVISOR OF SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION GREAT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, MALVERN

Andrew E. Faust, Esq.SWEET STEVENS KATZ & WILLIAMS LLP, NEW BRITAIN

Arthur D. Feldman, Esq.PITTSBURGH

Joy Waters Fleming, Esq.HARRISBURG

Michele FordLEGAL ASSISTANT, ADVOCATE MCANDREWS LAW OFFICES PC, BERWYN

Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq.DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & POLICYKING SPRY HERMAN FREUND & FAUL LLC, BETHLEHEM

Timothy E. Gilsbach, Esq.KING SPRY HERMAN FREUND & FAUL LLC, BETHLEHEM

Hallam Roth Harper, Esq.LAW OFFICE OF BENJAMIN J. HINERFELD, PHILADELPHIA

Linda J. Heller, Esq.SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATE, MERION STATION

Kristen Herzel, Ph.D.PEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST, MEDIA

Joshua M. Kershenbaum, Esq.FRANKEL & KERSHENBAUM LLC, BRYN MAWR

Heidi B. Konkler-Goldsmith, Esq.MCANDREWS LAW OFFICES PC, BERWYN

Jocelyn P. Kramer, Esq.WEISS BURKARDT KRAMER LLC, PITTSBURGH

Jacqueline C. Lembeck, Esq.MCANDREWS LAW OFFICES PC, BERWYN

Matthew S. Levin, MSCERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, PENNSBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT, PENNSBURG

Alyssa Marton, MS, BCBADIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW HOPE

Maura McInerney, Esq.SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEYEDUCATION LAW CENTER – PA, PHILADELPHIA

Sharon Wolff Montanye, Esq.SWEET STEVENS KATZ & WILLIAMS LLP, NEW BRITAIN

Caryl Andrea Oberman, Esq.LAW OFFICES OF CARYL ANDREA OBERMAN LLCWILLOW GROVE

Pamela L. Peltzman, Esq.FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP, BLUE BELL

Shannon R. Pierce, Esq.FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP, BLUE BELL

Karl A. Romberger, Jr., Esq.SWEET STEVENS KATZ & WILLIAMS LLP, NEW BRITAIN

Brooke E.D. Say, Esq.STOCK & LEADER, YORK

Nicole D. Snyder, Esq.LATSHA DAVIS & MCKENNA, P.C., EXTON

Michael J. StoehrEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT, PATTAN, PITTSBURGH

EXPERIENCED FACULTY

COURSE PLANNERS

Thomas C. Warner, Esq.SWEET STEVENS KATZ & WILLIAMS LLPNEW BRITAIN

Liliana Yazno-Bartle, Esq.LAW OFFICES OF CARYL ANDREA OBERMAN, LLCWILLOW GROVE

SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS HEARING OFFICERS

William F. Culleton, Jr., JD, CHOPHILADELPHIA

Jake McElligott, JD, CHOPITTSBURGH

Brian Jason Ford, JD, CHOALLENTOWN

Cathy A. Skidmore, M.Ed., JD, CHOPITTSBURGH

Charles W. Jelley, Esq., LLMMONROEVILLE

Linda M. Valentini, Psy.D., CHOSENIOR OFFICER, PHILADELPHIA

ATTEND THE PREMIER EDUCATION EVENT for parent and child attorneys, school district attorneys, hearing offi cers and advocates

Connect: learn, exchange, and share the passion with other special education professionals and create exceptional education opportunities for exceptional children!

GAIN A BALANCED PERSPECTIVE ON ALL ISSUES

Most of the sessions are team-taught by a balanced panel of school district and parent/child attorneys. Gain the competitive advantage by hearing how a case is handled from both sides of the “v”!

ARE YOU A PARENT OF A CHILD WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES?

The ECC offers you fi rst rate instruction for advocating for your child, contact with some of the state’s most experienced legal practitioners, and exceptional opportunities to meet and compare notes with other parents.

Planned and Developed by the PA Bar Association Legal Services for Exceptional Children Committee

Who better to hone in on the most important and emerging issues affecting today’s special education law practitioner?

Join the Committee members at their 2017 conference, designed to highlight the most relevant legislation, regulations, and programs affecting exceptional children and their families.

An excellent forum for connecting with other special education attorneys!

A great learning environment for parent attorneys!

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Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a refund for cancellation (less a $25 administrative fee), you must notify PBI by email, mail or FAX no later than 2 business days before the course date for the appropriate site. Otherwise, you will receive the course materials in full consideration of tuition paid.

Registration Transfers: Requests for transfers will be honored if they are received before the course date.

Services for Persons with Disabilities: If you require special arrangements, please contact Customer Service at (800) 932-4637 at least ten days before the course date.

Speaker Substitutions: PBI reserves the right to substitute speakers at all programs.

PBI Scholarships: PBI offers substantially reduced tuition for most PBI seminars to allow attorneys experiencing financial hardship to fulfill their mandatory education requirement. For details and an application, contact Scholarship Administrator at scholarships@pbi.org or (800) 932-4637, ext. 2284 at least 30 days before the program. (Scholarships are not available for Online CLE.)

Legal Services/ Public Interest Lawyers: PBI will provide a complete waiver of tuition fees for the first 12 hours of CLE taken to satisfy the Pennsylvania mandatory CLE requirement in any calendar year for all attorneys employed on a full-time basis by Pennsylvania civil or criminal Section 501(c)(3) legal services or public interest organizations. For additional courses (over and above the first 12 hours), eligible attorneys may enroll at 50 percent of the highest member fee. This waiver applies only to attorneys in Section 501(c)(3) organizations that provide legal services at no or de minimus fee to individual members of the public.

Registration Confirmation: To receive a confirmation, please be sure to include your email address on the registration form.

Weather Related Cancellations: Check www.pbi.org or call (800)-932-4637 ext. 2205.

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Course Book 2017-9872 $69plus $8.00 S&H & $4.62 tax ($81.62)

If you are ordering course materials separately, please allow two weeks after the first program for the shipment of books.

▶ Clear explanations of policiesand services

▶ Glossaries

▶ Contacts

▶ Sample forms

▶ The perfect “how to” for any levelof experience!

THE BOOK IS YOUR 24/7 GUIDE TO THE PRACTICE AREA!

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 5 hours of CLE credit in substantive law and 1 hour in ethics. Workshop choices will determine whether credits are in substantive law, practice and procedure or ethics.

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PBI is an approved provider for PA Continuing Judicial Education.

PBI is pleased to cosponsor this program with the PBA Legal Services for Exceptional Children Committee

THIS EVENT PUTS YOU IN THE HOT SEAT: LEARN, NETWORK, EXCHANGE, DEBATE!

LancasterMon., October 30, 2017Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 South Queen St.8:50 am to 4:30 pm; check-in begins at 8:00 am

Today’s most critical issues are explored by attorneys and professionals who practice in this area every day. Bring your questions! And your business cards—there is no better way to meet and connect with others who practice in this area, too!

MORE THAN A DOZEN WORKSHOPS, EXPOSURE TO LEADING COUNSEL, AND PHENOMENAL NETWORKING!

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENCONFERENCE 2017