Event Information
This is a two-day course; information from the first day will be used in the second-day activities, and laptops or tablets are necessary.
Clock hours are available for Day 1. Teams of 2 or 3 from a local /district are recommended.
This training is for WEA Olympic Council Members only.
Day 1: Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the legal and procedural framework governing special education in the United States, with a particular focus on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of key federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, along with an understanding of critical legal precedents. The course equips educators, administrators, and advocates with the skills needed to navigate the IEP process effectively, ensuring compliance with legal mandates and promoting equitable, inclusive education for students with disabilities.
Day 2: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Building upon the Special Education Law (6hr) course, attendees will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of empowerment by using mandated rules and regulations to advocate for special education programs, staff, and students. Participants will learn how to build local association capacity to solve issues for special education staff through strategies such as protecting rights under contract language and using the Union Shield to ensure fair and appropriate special education service delivery. Participant teams will identify and design action plans to address the 2 to 3 most pressing special education issues within their district/region.
Dinner will be provided for Friday Evening
Coffee, fruit, and Pastries provided Saturday Morning
Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
Catering Information
Meals Provided by WEA Olympic:
Friday Night: Dinner
Saturday Morning: Coffee, Fruit and Pastries
Saturday: Lunch
Waitlist Limit: 0/25
Courses
Special Education Law 2.0 (6hr)
Clock Hour
Course Description
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the legal and procedural framework governing special education in the United States, with a particular focus on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of key federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, along with an understanding of critical legal precedents. The course equips educators, administrators, and advocates with the skills needed to navigate the IEP process effectively, ensuring compliance with legal mandates and promoting equitable, inclusive education for students with disabilities.Course Objectives
Understand key federal laws, including IDEA, Section 504, and their implications for the IEP process.
Describe each step of the IEP process, including evaluation, eligibility determination, and goal setting.
Identify the roles and responsibilities of IEP team members and foster meaningful collaboration among educators, parents, and service providers.
Apply principles of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to ensure IEPs support inclusive educational opportunities.
Navigate program changes, parental consent, and reevaluation processes within the context of IEP compliance.