Seminar Detail
Special Education Law in Alabama
- Where:
- BIRMINGHAM, AL
- When:
- Friday, March 1, 2013 at 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
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JAMES D SEARS, M.D.
Dr. James D. Sears practices in The Sears Law Firm in Daphne, Alabama. He received a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from the University of South Florida, a master's degree in special education from the University of Florida, and a doctoral degree in special education from the University of Florida. He earned his law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law.
Dr. Sears began his professional career as a classroom teacher, teaching special needs students. He became a public school principal and, upon earning his doctorate, a university professor. Dr. Sears taught special education courses, assessments, curriculum development and special education law at the University of South Alabama, Bowling Green State University, the University of Alabama and Spring Hill College. Dr. Sears began the practice of law over 20 years ago in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He emphasizes the areas of special education, personal injury and criminal law.
Dr. Sears has published many articles on special education and topics related to the impact of disabilities on legal matters. He has presented lectures on these topics to groups at international, national, regional, state and local conferences. He is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education meetings.
Dr. Sears began his professional career as a classroom teacher, teaching special needs students. He became a public school principal and, upon earning his doctorate, a university professor. Dr. Sears taught special education courses, assessments, curriculum development and special education law at the University of South Alabama, Bowling Green State University, the University of Alabama and Spring Hill College. Dr. Sears began the practice of law over 20 years ago in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He emphasizes the areas of special education, personal injury and criminal law.
Dr. Sears has published many articles on special education and topics related to the impact of disabilities on legal matters. He has presented lectures on these topics to groups at international, national, regional, state and local conferences. He is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education meetings.
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
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If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
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