Course Description

An Overview of Exceptional Student Education (Special Education) 

During this first of the 2019-2010 school year Educational Advocacy webinars, Dr. Katie Kelly, M.ED., PH.D., ESQ., with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, provides an overview for understanding Exceptional Student Education (formerly known as "Special Education") and why this is necessary for children who have experienced trauma. 


The following is discussed:  

  • The connect between the Dependency system and the school system: the effects of abuse
  • Exceptional Student Education (Special Education) road map 
  • DEA: the federal statute protecting students with disabilities 
  • The IEP: IDEA’s contract between the District and the student; and 
  • Advocacy tips

The information shared by Dr. Kelly will either answer the questions you have or it will lead you to a previous webinar that will. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of Dr. Kelly’s expertise and access all of her recorded webinars found in I am for the child Academy. The webinars are designed to build upon each other and provide you with a clear understanding of your role as an educational advocate.


2 CLE Credits Available

9/18/19-3/31/21

1.5 In-Service Hours Available

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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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    An Overview of Exceptional Student Education (Special Education)

    • An Overview of Exceptional Student Education (Special Education) / September 2019

Reviews

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Overview of Exceptional Student Education

Judy King

I felt that the information on each power point page gave information on the topic that an advocate will need to understand the special education process. As...

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I felt that the information on each power point page gave information on the topic that an advocate will need to understand the special education process. As a former special education teacher, chairperson, and public school system legal designee, I feel that this course is well organized and informative.

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CLE Number: 1908833N Educational Advocacy

Valerie Thompson

Dr. Kelly is outstanding. I appreciate her candidness and honesty throughout her presentation. She is so intelligent and interesting to listen to!! Befor...

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Dr. Kelly is outstanding. I appreciate her candidness and honesty throughout her presentation. She is so intelligent and interesting to listen to!! Before I go to a 504 or IEP I will RELISTEN to her presentation. She is a valuable asset to the GAL Program.

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Educational Advocacy Webinars (2019-2020 School Year)

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