4 ways to strengthen your online special education districtadministration.com/4-ways-to-stre… via DA magazine @Special_Ed_Connect

Don't miss our April 16 webinar: You'll not only learn the legal issues to consider when implementing virtual learning for students with disabilities today, you'll walk away ready to set up policies and procedures for next school year and beyond. lrpeducationwebinars.com/register

Don't forget IDEA requirements when conducting virtual IEP meetings districtadministration.com/dont-forget-id… via DA magazine SpecialEdConnection

Tips to share with parents of students with executive functioning deficits districtadministration.com/tips-to-share-… via DA magazine SpecialEdConnection

We hope to see your proposal for next year's National Institute!

Ready to make compliant child find determinations in the coming school year? Attend LRP's July 22 webinar to get 90 minutes of guidance from school attorney Cynthia Baasten, as she explains how IDEA mandates apply in today's unprecedented times. Register: lrpeducationwebinars.com/register

Join education consultant and trainer Larry Brunson for guidance on how to connect with parents in the Oct. 26 webinar Communicating With Parents Post-Pandemic: Strategies to Improve Engagement and IDEA Compliance. Learn more at lrpeducationwebinars.com/register. 📝

Special educators won't want to miss this LRP webinar reviewing the minimal requirements for measurable annual IEP goals and implications from notable IDEA court cases. Join us online on March 10. #specialeducation #IEP

Show general ed teachers the data to spur them to raise expectations of students with disabilities. "High expectations are extremely impactful" on student growth in co-taught classrooms, said Lisa Xagas in her session on co-teaching. #LRPInstitute lrpinstitute.com.

Trust in your school psychologists' expertise when a parent requests an independent educational evaluation at public expense, reminded school attorney Karen Haase. Don't be afraid to file for due process when you're confident in your findings. lrpinstitute.com

You may be aware of big events. But food and home insecurity, a depressed relative, an ill parent, and other less publicized experiences may cause childhood trauma. "It's not always about a serious event that happened," said school attorney Geneva Jones. lrpinstitute.com

Don't neglect to properly assess for speech issues in older students with autism. "You can't rule out communication issues if a speech-language pathologist is not involved," said Derek Ihori of La Cañada Unified School District. lrpinstitute.com

Recognize that if you treat absences tied to anxiety as a truancy issue when there are indications of a disability, you're putting yourself at risk for a child find violation, said Jose Martín, school attorney. The student may benefit from counseling, etc. lrpinstitute.com

Don't assume a student requires a particular accommodation for ADHD because others with ADHD need them, said Erin Gilsbach, a school attorney. You may prevent them from building self-reliance. lrpinstitute.com.

Be sure to distinguish between COVID-related summer services and others, said Jeremy Neff, school attorney. lrpinstitute.com

Recognize that a student's disability may impact multiple standards. Look at the big picture, said speakers Danielle Rice and Tammy Pugh. Which standards are most affected? lrpinstitute.com

We got a bit of a surprise this morning. Don't miss your chance to comment!

ED starts new year busy with timeline for proposed, final regs, new rule specialedconnection.com/LrpSecStoryToo…

BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Education Department has released the final regulations for Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding. specialedconnection.com/LrpSecStoryToo…

Equip your school team with the knowledge and tools to be proactive and reactive to bullying. Sign up for Stephanie Jones' Sept. 26 webinar. She'll define bullying so staff can recognize it and share steps for responding in a compliant, appropriate way. lrpeducationwebinars.com