Course Description

This webinar is focused on advocating for students with discipline issues.  

A massive school shooting on February 14, 2018 occurred at Parkland High School in Parkland, Florida which involved seventeen deaths.  This shooting changed how school discipline in Florida is now handled.    

Dr. Katie Kelly, M.ED., PH.D., ESQ., addresses this difficult topic and provides several resources available for advocates to utilize.  

Objectives from this course include: 

•Define what is meant by the term “school discipline.”
•Describe why school suspensions can occur and how they are addressed for students with disabilities
•Understand when  a Manifestation Determination Meeting is necessary and what occurs at the meeting
•Discuss the provisions of the recently passed Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act

2 CLE Credits Available

11/28/18-5/31/20

1.5 In-Service Hours Available

Select "Educational Advocacy"  for 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

  • 1

    School Discipline

    • Protecting Students with Disabilities in a Post-Parkland Florida

    • Educational Advocacy / School Discipline Handouts

  • Free

    FreeDiscipline for Students with Disabilities (1.5 hours)

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