Seminar Detail
Section 504 in Mississippi
- Where:
- TUPELO, MS
- When:
- Friday, October 25, 2013 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This event is no longer available for purchase.
For more information: Call (800) 844-8260
Course Description:
In one short day, you will gain new insight to regulations, laws and issues that significantly affect your K-12 district compliance. Join Dr. David Walker as he draws from 23 years of experience to provide you with the essential information and practical guidance for your school.
Questions that will be answered include:
In one short day, you will gain new insight to regulations, laws and issues that significantly affect your K-12 district compliance. Join Dr. David Walker as he draws from 23 years of experience to provide you with the essential information and practical guidance for your school.
Questions that will be answered include:
- How have the ADA Amendments and new federal regulations changed the eligibility criteria under Section 504? What is the school district's obligation to identify and evaluate students? Are you under of over identifying?
- Why a health plan can't substitute for a 504 plan
- What are the new rules regarding service animals?
- How do you ensure equal access and equal treatment with respect to the use of emerging technologies?
- How are discipline and behavioral issues handled with a student eligible under Section 504, as compared/contrasted with a student eligible under IDEA?
Objectives:
- Discuss anti-discrimination statute.
- Compare Section 504 to IDEA & ADA.
- Explain Child Find obligations under Section 504.
- Develop an accommodation plan.
- Discuss the various procedural requirements under Section 504 and how they compare with IDEA.
- Describe the implications of NCLB as it relates to Section 504.
- Determine when and how to appropriately accommodate behavioral issues.
- Discuss the recent case law under Section 504 and its implications.
DAVID W. WALKER, ED.D., M.A., B.S.
Dr. David Walker, Ed.D., M.A., B.S., is an Associate Professor at the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he teaches courses in the area of educational programming for students with learning disabilities, mild/moderate development disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Dr. Walker holds an Ed.D. Degree in Special Education from Ball State University, an M.A. Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota, and a B.S. Degree in Psychology from Ohio State University. Dr. Walker has been an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Due Process Hearing Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Education for the past 23 years. He also provides consultation to school districts and has given numerous national presentations on issues related to IDEA and discipline.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: David Walker is a tenured associate professor at University of Southern Mississippi. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: David Walker has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: David Walker is a tenured associate professor at University of Southern Mississippi. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: David Walker has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live event only. After attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will receive an email from PESI Customer Service with the subject line, “Evaluation and Certificate” within one week. This email will contain a link to complete the seminar evaluation and allow attendees to print, email or download a certificate of completion if in full attendance. For those in partial attendance (arrived late or left early), a letter of attendance is available through that link and an adjusted certificate of completion reflecting partial credit will be issued within 30 days (if your board allows). Please see “live seminar schedule” for full attendance start and end times. NOTE: Boards do not allow credit for breaks or lunch.
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.
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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ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at (800) 844-8260.
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to PESI Rehab, P.O. Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call (800) 844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at (800) 844-8260.
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