Course Description

This training focuses on discipline and disability, manifest determinations, advocacy for students suspected of having a disability and an overview of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act.

For those with the Guardian ad Litem Program, this 1.5 hour course does apply towards in-service hours. Please select training topic "Educational Advocacy" when inputting into Optima.


M.ED., PH.D., ESQ.

Dr. Katie Kelly

Dr. Katie Kelly, M.ED., PH.D., ESQ., with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida is an expert on Educational Advocacy.    At the end of the webinar Dr. Kelly provided a question and answer period for those attending the webinar on the original recording date. You may find that information useful to you in your own advocacy.

Course curriculum

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    Discipline & Disability (February 2021)

    • Video Presentation

    • Quick Review

    • Thoughts & Feedback

Educational Advocacy Webinars (2020 - 2021 School Year)