Highlights for 2009

• The Year in Review 2008— And a Look Ahead — this popular session opens the conference with a fast-paced review of, and expert commentary on, the most interesting and valuable cases in the past year plus predictions for hot litigation trends in 2009, presented by Jim Walsh
  
  
• Expert Guidance on Key Issues — nationally known speakers give you tools and techniques to handle the legal and strategic issues you face every day, such as litigation involving children with Asperger syndrome, avoiding the predetermination trap in ASD cases, FERPA and student privacy, SLD eligibility and more
  
  
• Hot Topics Panel Discussion — YOU let our panel of experts know the topics you'd like them to discuss — by electronic survey before the conference — and hear the latest on today’s other pressing issues in special education law
  
  
• Pre-Conference Symposiums —Proven Techniques for Settling Special Education Disputes, presented by Jose Martin; and Bullies and Special Needs Students: Legal Strategies to Help Districts Respond, presented by Darcy Kriha — scheduled for morning and afternoon so you can attend one or both
  
  
• 15th Anniversary Networking Reception — an excellent opportunity to network with the speakers and your colleagues opening night while celebrating the conference’s 15th Anniversary
  
  
• Networking Breakfasts — an informal gathering where you can share experiences and network with others facing the same challenges
  
  
• 2 Ethics Sessions — attend one or both of these sessions and earn ethics credits:  Conquering the Unexpected: Reacting Appropriately to Due Process Hearing Surprises, presented by Jan Tomsky; and Keeping Secrets: What You Need to Know About Attorney-Client Privilege, presented by Kathy Mehfoud
  
  
• Earn CLE credits