Presented by Brandon K. Wright, Esq.

From evaluations and eligibility to meaningful parental participation and appropriate IEP services, learn valuable lessons from case decisions and agency guidance affecting how you program for English learners.

In 90 insight-filled minutes, attorney Brandon Wright explains how hearing officers have viewed the appropriateness of EL evaluations and how best to use available resources to conduct IDEA-worthy evaluations. Avoid compliance missteps with best practices to:

• Ensure evaluation and referral processes are not discriminatory
• Consider all relevant factors when determining whether an EL student has a disability
• Write IEPs that provide FAPE for EL students under the Endrew F. standard
• Make sure the prior written notice meaningfully conveys the IEP team's decision to EL parents
• Develop procedures that prevent over- or under-identifying EL students as having disabilities
• And more