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Save the Date: Special Education Trends and Hot Topics

By Gwen J. Zittoun, Christopher A. Tracey & Peter J. Maher on March 23, 2016
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Please join Shipman & Goodwin School Law attorneys for a complimentary, interactive seminar to discuss updates on new legislation and current trends and challenges affecting special education educators and administrators.

Topics will include:

  • Paraprofessionals at PPTs
  • Bill of rights and transition services
  • Implementation of recent changes on restraint and seclusion
  • Residential placements and collaboration with DDS/DCF
  • IEEs
  • Recent judicial and hearing officer decisions

We look forward to seeing you at this complimentary seminar for our public school and charter school clients.

Hartford Session
When: May 19, 2016 from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Shipman & Goodwin Hartford Office One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT  06103

Please note that due to overwhelming demand, registration for this date is no longer available.  Please contact Jade Tarca to be added to a waiting list, or you may register for the May 26th Stamford Session here.

Stamford Session
When: May 26, 2016 from 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Shipman & Goodwin Stamford Office 300 Atlantic Street, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT 06901-3522

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*Please contact us in advance at info@goodwin.com if there will be more than 4 attendees from your district.

Photo of Gwen J. Zittoun Gwen J. Zittoun

Gwen represents boards of education in relation to special education, Section 504, restraint and seclusion, student discipline, board policy development and revision, and general education matters. Gwen frequently speaks on education issues, including privacy and confidentiality of student information, bullying and Section 504.

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Photo of Christopher A. Tracey Christopher A. Tracey

Chris represents public school districts in all areas of school law, and has a particular experience regarding special education, education reform, and budgetary matters, including issues related to Connecticut’s statutory “Minimum Budget Requirement.”

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Photo of Peter J. Maher Peter J. Maher

Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues and labor and employment matters. A former educator, Peter draws on his firsthand knowledge of the needs and goals of school…

Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues and labor and employment matters. A former educator, Peter draws on his firsthand knowledge of the needs and goals of school stakeholders to provide practical, community-specific and timely counsel that helps prevent problems when possible and solve them when necessary. Whether navigating sensitive special education matters or advising on day-to-day district operations, he partners with his clients to identify opportunities and pursue a clear path in the face of today’s challenges.

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