Experience Connecticut's ultimate gathering of special education attorneys, advocates, parents, and resources!
Featuring workshops covering various special education topics, plus updates on the new Special Education Legislation and its impact on special education.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, explore new ideas, and gain valuable insights! Continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee and snacks are included.
We sincerely thank Hubbard Day School for co-hosting this year’s conference and extend our gratitude to all the generous sponsors who made it possible. There’s still time to sponsor the conference.
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Keynote Speakers include:
Attorney Chris Mattei
Koskoff Koskoff and Bieder PC
Denise Marshall, CEO
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
National leader in protecting the civil rights of students with disabilities.
COPAA has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure every child receives a free and appropriate public education and that parents have the knowledge and support needed to advocate effectively.
General Session - Legislation and Policy Updates
Senator Sujada Gadkar-Wilcox
Chair of the Select Committee on Special Education
State Representative Maryam Khan
Co-Chair of the Select Committee on Special Education
State Representative Tina Courpas
Ranking Member of the Select Committee on Special Education
Breakout Sessions:
IEE's Understanding your Rights and Maximixing your Advocacy during PPT's
Presented by Diane Wilcutts, Special Education Advocate, Education Advocacy, LLC
and Jennifer Laviano, Special Education Attorney and Founding Partner, Laviano and Gagne LLC
Empowering Futures: Person-Centered Planning Strategies for Parents and Advocates
Presented by Anamaria Arteaga, Ph.D. , Vice President of Educational and Clinical Programs, Futures Inc.
Executive Functions: Developmental Factors, Emotion Regulation, and Stress and Practical Intervention
Presented by Chris Bogart, Ph.D., Developmental Psychologist, Sasco River Center, LLC
Making the Case: Supporting Speech and Language Needs Through Effective Advocacy
Presented by Elizabeth Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Mary Liguori, M.S., CCC-SLP, Essential Pediatrics Inc.
Making Reading Work: Science of Reading in Practice and Advocacy
Presented by Kristen Viesselman, Literacy Specialist, Reading Achievement Solutions, LLC, and Laura Sullivan, Attorney, Special Education Legal Fund, LLC
Challenging Behavior is Not a Crime: Protecting Students’ Rights to Functional Behavior Assessments and Intervention Plans
Presented by Molly Yordon, Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst, The Hangout Spot, LLC
Insights and Answers from a Sped teacher and Advocate: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Presented by Julie Swanson, Special Education Advocate, and Robin Fox, M.Ed., Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist, Social Eyes, LLC
Opening the Conversation around the “T” word: Recognizing How Trauma Impacts Neurodiverse Learners
Presented by Dr. Chris Abildgaard, NCSP, LPC, NCC, The Social Learning Center
The Anatomy of a Settlement Agreement: Pitfalls and Solutions
Presented by Attorney Meredith Braxton, Esq.
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