An Insider’s Guide to Legal Tactics Used Against Schools and Vice Versa

Is your district or school frequently involved in special education litigation that impacts staff morale?
Do you find that settlement agreements resulting in out-of-district placements, 1:1 aides, etc. are often not in the best interest of students?
Does your district or school give in to parent demands too easily even if inconsistent with FAPE and LRE requirements?
Is your district or school experiencing financial difficulties due to increased attorney’s fees and other costs resulting from frequent litigation?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions and want to take steps to decrease litigation and limit your district or school’s liability, then this live webinar is for you. In this webinar, you will learn about the common mistakes that Special Education Directors and Child Study Teams make that result in frequent, ongoing disputes with parents and increased special education litigation costs. Experienced attorneys and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) will expand on these mistakes and discuss some ineffective legal tactics that are often used that can compound the problems and the costs. The use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) runs throughout the fabric of this presentation as best practices in special education. Brett DiNovi, a distinguished behavioral health expert, will lead this webinar titled, “An Insider’s Guide To Legal Tactics Used Against Schools & Vice Versa” starting November 18, 2016 at 10 AM Eastern time.

Mount Laurel, New Jersey – 09.29.2016 – A huge success for special education professionals in 2015, this invitation only webinar gives you practical and effective ways to maintain least restrictive environments (LRE) and free appropriate public education (FAPE). You will be engaged in real world examples that you can immediately use to make improvements in your district. You will quickly learn how to avoid costly mistakes and effectively address learning issues as a behavioral professional, special education director or school administrator. Engage with leading education attorneys and top Behavior Analysts who know how to effectively resolve common disputes and have been expert witnesses in due process hearings. Apply to qualify today at https://www.brettdassociates.com/registration---payment.html

Tony DiCesare, BCBA, Esq has the unique distinction of being one of the only Board Certified Behavior Analysts and licensed attorneys in the world. His unique background of being a highly experienced consultant and practicing special education law allows him to view special education disputes from varying perspectives to assist all parties in resolving such disputes in the best interest of the student. He has worked with numerous school districts to effectively resolve differences among child study teams and guardians. Tony regularly conducts workshops and trainings for Child Study Teams and Administrators on topics such as legal requirements when schools provide ABA services and best practices in provide students with FAPE in the LRE. Tony will be presenting on trends in due process litigation and common challenges faced by school districts in special education program delivery.

Brett DiNovi, BCBA is a distinguished behavior analyst and the founder of one of the largest ABA practice groups on the east coast. Brett has been an expert witness in due process hearings, a speaker on Comcast Newsmakers, has publications in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, a guest lecturer at numerous universities and has held executive leadership positions for schools and residential programs nationwide. Brett will focus on tactics that independent evaluators use that are sometimes inappropriate according to their scope of practice. In addition, he will review examples of how the functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plans could have prevented litigious situations.

Paul C. Kalac, Esq. is a practicing attorney with the law firm Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, and Celsco. He concentrates his practice on public boards of education in all areas affecting their operation, with a focus on special education law and labor negotiations. He has been involved in several Section 504 disputes as well as multiple appearances before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the United States Office of Civil Rights. Paul will focus his attention on litigation strategies which have proven successful in defending school Districts in due process hearings. He will also provide examples of the complexities of special education litigation and how settlements prove to be the best remedies to these disputes. Paul will further highlight the pitfalls of litigation, particularly the tremendous financial exposure to school districts if they are on the losing end of a special education case.

Susan Hodges, Esq. provides counsel to both public and private schools regarding special education ligation. Her cases have involved claims regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the Fair Labor Standards Act. She is a practicing attorney with the law firm Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, and Celsco. Susan will focus on what to do before you get to the hearing, including handling mediation and how important communication – both oral and written – is to both parties.

Brett DiNovi & Associates’ (BDA) Webinar “An Insider’s Guide to Legal Tactics Used Against Schools & Vice Versa” will broadcast live for four hours on November 18, 2016 at 10 AM Eastern time. The webinar includes access to presentation slides and 4.5- Type 2 BACB Approved CE’s. Attendance to this webinar is Invitation only, so complete the brief online application today at https://www.brettdassociates.com/registration---payment.html to see if you qualify.

Brett DiNovi & Associates (BDA) uses the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to provide intensive education and training for educational institutions and government agencies that require scientific leadership principles to create substantial behavior change. We have over 250 ABA consultants supporting special education in more than 70 school districts/agencies in NJ, NY, DE, and PA.

Brett DiNovi & Associates
1000 Crawford Place, Suite 260
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
www.brettdassociates.com

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