12th Academy for IDEA Administrative Law Judges and Impartial Hearing Officers

July 9-12, 2013

Seattle University School of Law

The 12th Academy for IDEA Administrative Law Judges and Impartial Hearing Officers (ALJs and IHOs) will be held at the Seattle University School of Law on July 9-12, 2013.

Program Information

Day 1 of the program (Tuesday, July 9), while oriented to the needs of ALJs/IHOs new to special education, should be a useful refresher to all. Days 2-4 of the program (Wednesday, July 10, through Friday, July 12) will address a broader array of more advanced topics. Following is the final agenda for the progam.
 

July 9, Tuesday
9:00 - 10:45	Prof. Stephen A. Rosenbaum, University of Washington	IEP Basics
10:45 - 11:00	Refreshment Break
11:00 - Noon	Prof. Stephen A. Rosenbaum, University of Washington	IEP Basics (continued)
Noon - 1:30	Lunch Break
1:30 - 3:00	Mary Schwartz, Esq, IHO/IL	Practical Tips for New Hearing Officers
3:00 - 3:15	Refreshment Break
3:15 - 4:30	Discussion Panel	Practical Tips for New Hearing Officers
July 10, Wednesday
9:00 - 10:30	Lyn Beekman, Esq. and Deusdei Merced, IHO/DC	Framing Remedial Orders I ("Do"s and "Don'ts")
10:30 - 10:45	Refreshment Break
10:45 - Noon	Prof. Mitchell L. Yell, University of South Carollina	Evidence Based Practices
Noon - 1:30	Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:45	Felice Orlich, Ph.D., Autism Center, Seattle Childrens Hospital	DSM-V and Autism
2:45 - 3:00	Refreshment Break
3:00 - 4:30	Lyn Beekman, Esq. and Deusdei Merced, IHO/DC	Framing Remedial Orders II (Breakout Sessions)
July 11, Thursday
9:00 - 10:30	Lyn Beekman, Esq. and Deusdei Merced, IHO/DC	Framing Remedial Orders III (General Session Reports)
10:30 - 10:45	Refreshment Break
10:45 - Noon	Sharon M. Ramage, IHO/TX	Issues in Private/Residential Placement
Noon - 1:30	Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:45	Jill L. Geary, Esq., Wolfbay Law	Twice Exceptional Children
2:45 - 3:00	Refreshment Break
3:00 - 4:30	General Session	Issues on the Horizon
July 12, Friday
9:00 - 10:30	Prof. Mark C. Weber, DePaul University College of Law	Review of Court Decisions
10:30 - 10:45	Refreshment Break
10:45 - Noon	James Mortenson, IHO/DC	Inherent Authority of IDEA Hearing Officers
Noon - 1:30	Lunch Break
1:30 - 3:00	Panel Discussion	Inherent Authority of IDEA Hearing Officers
3:00	ADJOURN

 Registration

Attendance of this program is available to any person currently designated as a special education hearing officer by their state (ALJ or contract hearing officer) and to state-level due process hearing system coordinators. A paper registration form is available for downloading here.

Registration fees are specified at both online sources and paper registration forms. Questions concerning registration should be directed to the Academy Director, S. James Rosenfeld, via email here or by phone to: (301) 244-9450.

Hotel Information

We have arranged for a block of rooms for the entire week (July 8-12) at the Silver Cloud Broadway hotel, which is immediately adjacent to the campus, at the special rate of $179.00++. We have been advised by the hotel that there is an athletic event in town that week and they expect to be fully booked. Accordingly, they have suggested making early reservations and, if necessary, cancelling them, rather than waiting to reserve. Following is the hotel information.

    How to Make a Reservation Online

1. Visit hotel website at: http://www.silvercloud.com/seattlebroadway/  
2. Select desired arrival and departure dates and search for availability
3. Type in "Group ID" IDEA
4. Type in "Password" SU-IDEA
5. Complete reservation with your credit card information

    How to make a Reservation Via Phone

1. Call our Hotel directly at (206) 325-1400 or Toll Free at (800) 590-1801
2. Ask for the "IDEA Academy" rate and the group ID "IDEA".  

 If you encounter problems with hotel reservations, please contact Rebecca Parker at parkerr@seattleu.edu or (206) 398-4281.