The Intersection of Family and Special Education Law | CT Bar Association

Shipman partner Julia Wilde will be a presenter for the Connecticut Bar Association webinar entitled "The Intersection of Family and Special Education Law," being held at 4 PM on December 4. 

Program Description

This program will provide an overview of special education and Section 504 law for the family law practitioners and discuss intersectional issues that family and education attorneys should be aware of.

Topics

• What are the eligibility requirements for special education and 504?
• What is an IEP and how can it inform the family law attorney’s advocacy?
• What are parental rights under special education?
• What are the unique considerations that parents of special needs children face and that the family lawyer should understand in terms of custody, visitation, and support?

This program is open to Education, Family law, Child Welfare, Young Lawyers and all interested attorneys.