Hot Issues in Special Education Law: 2025-2026 (A TMI-LEGAL ONE Collaborative Workshop)

State and federal law are rapidly evolving for students with disabilities. In this workshop, participants will learn about the latest federal and state legislation, statutory/regulatory changes, case law, and guidance related to meeting the needs of students with disabilities.

Specific topics to be addressed include the following:

• The impact of recent federal policy directives and executive orders;

• Lessons to be learned from recent case law;

• The latest legislation and guidance from the U.S. and New Jersey Departments of Education, including mediation and due process hearings, nursing services, reevaluations, and other guidance impacting the delivery of special education and related services;

• Key considerations related to disparities in identification and discipline rates for students in various racial and ethnic groups;

• Key elements to consider including in IEPs; and

• New and proposed legislation, and other hot legal issues, including school avoidance and virtual or home instruction options for students with disabilities.  

Don’t miss this important opportunity to be current on essential special education law topics, information, and updates!

Delivery Format: Virtual

Presenter(s): John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law

Audience: All Grades PK-12 Administrators and Teachers

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

NOTE: All purchase orders are to be issued to The Madison Institute, LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education) and emailed to support@tmieducation.com.