HYLA Young Lawyers in Schools Committee and the Center for Children, Law & Policy Present:

What’s so “Special” about Special Education Law?

A Legal Clinic for Parents, Advocates, and Attorneys
April 14, 2007
9 am – 3 pm
University of Houston Law Center

Parents Want to help your children receive the education they deserve?
Advocates Want to gain knowledge and share your experiences dealing with the special education process?
Attorneys Want to make a huge difference in a child’s life and earn pro bono hours?
This clinic will provide a UNIQUE opportunity for everyone to learn more about the special education process from attorneys, advocates, and service providers.
Topics will include:

• an Overview of Special Education
• Evaluations – What They Tell Us and How To Use This Info
• Navigating the Complaint Process
• Transition Issues
• Open Records Act Information
• Discipline Issues and Zero Tolerance
• Q & A with an Attorney
• Plus Much More!
  

Lunch will be provided. There are a limited number of spaces, so please call or email Stacey Mathews at 713-743-1845 or slmathew@central.uh.edu to RSVP!