LRP's National Institute to Feature Over 40 Captivating Learning Sessions

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Nov. 19, 2024 - PRLog -- LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities®, the leading source for compliance strategies, best practices, and case updates impacting special education programs, announced today the complete agenda for the 2025 event taking place April 27 - 30 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

The extensive program includes over 40 sessions presented by leading special education experts who will deliver top-notch compliance and implementation strategies across six topic-focused tracks: Administration, Behavior, Attorney Ethics, IDEA, Section 504, and Special Ed Connection℠ Users Group. The agenda also includes three enlightening General Sessions:

• The Year in Review: The 2024 Special Education Law Mixtape: Attorney Karen Haase, with KSB School Law, will present a lively review of the past year's most impactful judicial and administrative decisions in special education.
• Addressing Absences and School Refusal in Our Most Vulnerable Population of Students: Attorney Geneva Jones, with Geneva Jones & Associates, will explore the causes of school refusal and chronic absenteeism, including factors that interfere with student attendance. This General Session will also highlight specific special education laws and court cases, pointing out the obligations that fall on the school and IEP team and providing real ways to address absenteeism and improve student outcomes.
• Becoming a Catalyst for Change: Acclaimed teacher and activist Erin Gruwell, whose story was chronicled in the New York Times #1 bestseller, The Freedom Writers Diary, will describe how she transformed her classroom into a community of learners who supported each other and how special educators can inspire their students and develop an environment filled with trust and communication.

"We are excited to be in Phoenix with a lineup of national speakers who always provide proven special education compliance strategies in addition to addressing the latest developments in Washington and the courts. The 2025 Institute agenda is truly a roadmap for school teams to serve students with disabilities legally and effectively," said Julie J. Kline, Esq., Vice President, LRP Media Group and Conference Chair. "From using AI during the IEP process, building inclusion models, and retaining qualified staff, you can use the agenda to customize your learning experience and meet current professional development needs."

Registration is now open for LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities. Professionals who register by February 28, 2025, can take advantage of $150.00 Super Savings off the standard rate. For more information and to register, visit www.lrpinstitute.com or call toll-free 1-800-341-7874.