This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is designed for school administrators, teachers, principals and vice principals, counselors, psychologists, social workers, school nurses, special education program specialists, attorneys, and paralegals.
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Seminar Summary:
Learn how No Child Left Behind interacts with IDEA, and which law covers appropriate areas concerning disciplining students with behavioral issues. (see full course description)
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Training Course Syllabus:
Disciplining Students with Behavioral Issues
- School Law Training Seminar
Gain a Legal Overview of Complex Discipline Issues that Affect Students with Behavioral Issues
Although no educator enjoys it, disciplining students is a common part of any school day and can create complicated legal dilemmas for any school. Moreover, disciplining students whose misbehavior is a manifestation of their disabilities is also all too common, requiring a great deal of patience in addition to creating a whole other series of tricky legal issues. These situations require copious amounts of documentation, and this documentation has to be legally sound. Are you up to date on the latest rules and standards? Learn techniques that you can use to avoid discipline problems and to ensure that your school stays legally compliant when they happen. Register today!
Learn how No Child Left Behind interacts with IDEA, and which law covers appropriate areas concerning disciplining students with behavioral issues.
Understand what response strategies are legally appropriate for certain disruptive behaviors, such as unwanted physical and sexual gestures, advances or exhibitions.
Gain information on when a functional behavior assessment is necessary and on useful procedures to conduct one.
Know the legal implications of the bullying of special needs students under various federal laws.
Effectively create and implement a school-wide discipline plan that avoids problems before they occur.
An Overview of Applicable Laws 9:00 - 10:00, Georgiana O. Miranda
IDEA
No Child Left Behind
Intersections with IDEA
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The ADA
State-Specific Laws
Jurisdiction of the Federal Government vs. State Government
Difficult Disruptive Behavioral Problems and Legally Appropriate Response Strategies 10:15 - 11:30, Georgiana O. Miranda
Common Disabilities That Exhibit Externalizing and Internalizing Behaviors: A Quick Overview
Emotional Disturbance
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Issues
Common Disruptive Behaviors and Response Strategies That Fall Within the Law
Anxiety and Depression
Unwanted Physical and Sexual Behaviors
Addiction Issues
Social Maladjustment and Conduct Disorders
Issues with IDEA Eligibility
Sexting
Determining and Documenting Behavioral Issues 11:30 - 12:30, Diane Treadway
Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) in a Legally Compliant Manner
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Staying Within the Law
Creating Procedural and Substantive IEPs
Creating Discipline Plans That Work 1:30 - 2:15, Diane Treadway
Types of Discipline: An Overview
Preventative Discipline
Supportive Discipline
Corrective Discipline
Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support
Classroom Positive Behavior Support
Bullying and Students with Behavioral Issues 2:30 - 4:30, Tracey Tsugawa
Bullying and the Law: A Legal Perspective
What the IDEA Says
Bullying and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Bullying and Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Appropriate State Laws
Sexting and Bullying
When Special Needs Students are Instigators of Bullying
Creating and Updating Legally Compliant Bullying Policies
Legally Appropriate School Response Strategies to Bullying
Seminar Summary:
Learn how No Child Left Behind interacts with IDEA, and which law covers appropriate areas concerning disciplining students with behavioral issues. (see full course description)