Hot Issues in Special Education Law: 2026-2027

Program Overview

Stay current on the latest developments in special education law, policy, and related practices affecting New Jersey schools. This timely session will examine recent legislation, regulatory guidance, emerging legal issues, and significant case law developments impacting students with disabilities and the educators who serve them.

Special attention will be given to the latest guidance regarding the determination and provision of compensatory services for students with disabilities, as well as the practical implications for districts moving forward.

Topics to be Addressed

Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

• Key considerations for developing legally sound and educationally meaningful Individualized Education Programs (IEPs);

• Supports, services, and accommodations that may be necessary to address student needs;

• Important lessons emerging from recent special education case law;

• Addressing disparities in identification, placement, and discipline rates involving African American students;

• Recent legislation, guidance, and policy updates from the U.S. Department of Education and the New Jersey Department of Education;

• Emerging issues involving school avoidance, additional instruction and services, and virtual or home instruction options for students with disabilities; and

• New and proposed legislation, regulations, and legal developments occurring at the time of the workshop.

  
  

Don't miss this important opportunity to stay informed, remain compliant, and strengthen your understanding of the evolving legal issues affecting special education programs and services.

Recommended Audience

This program will benefit all Grades PK-12 Administrators and Teachers, including:

• Directors of Special Education

• Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents

• Principals and Assistant Principals

• Directors of Curriculum, Instruction, Technology, or Student Services

• Special Education Teachers, LDTCs, Case Managers

• Guidance Counselors

Registration Fees

• Early Registration Rates - Thru July 31, 2026
  

  • Individual Registrant: $125
    

  • 2026-2027 Early Registration "Bundle" Discount: Register for all four (4) of the 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual

    Workshop Professional Learning Series programs for only $119/workshop ($476 - $164 savings off the standard rate). The "Bundle" discount applies to a single registrant only and cannot be distributed across multiple registrants. If interested, please contact support@tmieducation.com.
    

    • The four "bundled" 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual Workshop Professional Learning Series programs include:

      • Hot Issues in School Law: 2026-2027

      • Hot Issues in Special Education Law: 2026-2027

      • HIB Law Update: 2026-2027

      • AI: Friend or Foe? Key Considerations on Accuracy, Critical Thinking, Equity, Ethics, Privacy, Security, and Humanity
        

  • Group Pricing: Teams of 4 or More - $100/registrant
    

• Standard Registration Rates - Begins August 1, 2026 

  
  

  • Individual Registrant: $160
    

  • 2026-2027 "Bundle" Discount: Register for all four (4) of the 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual Workshop Professional Learning Series programs for only $135/workshop ($540 - $100 savings off the standard rate). The "Bundle" discount applies to a single registrant and cannot be distributed across multiple registrants. If interested, please contact support@tmieducation.com.
    

  • Group Pricing: Teams of 4 or More - $135/registrant

    
    

*Important: Other special offers, including, but not limited to, the STAR Advantage, L2L Mentor, and NJEXCEL student coupons, are not eligible for this program.

Payment

Registration fees may be paid by purchase order/organizational check, or personal check made payable to: The Madison Institute LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education)

Please send all materials either:

• By email: support@tmieducation.com

• By U.S. mail:

TMI Education

P.O. Box 922

Madison, NJ 07940

If paying by purchase order, TMI Education will invoice the district directly following registration. The invoice will be sent to both the registrant’s email address and the district business office. Please confirm receipt of the invoice with your district business office.

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

Program Presenter

John Worthington, Esq. | Presenter

Coordinator of Special Education Law, NJPSA/FEA/LEGAL ONE

John Worthington is an Educational Law Specialist for LEGAL ONE (Law, Ethics, and Governance for All Leaders, including an Overview of New and Emerging issues) at NJPSA/FEA. John retired as Director of the Office of Special Education Policy and Procedure in the New Jersey Department of Education, where he was responsible, under federal statute and regulations, for operating a system of general supervision and monitoring the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 in New Jersey. As director of OSEPP, John oversaw the operation of multiple systems, including:

Monitoring; Dispute Resolution; Complaint Investigation; Distribution and oversight of the IDEA Part B Grant; Oversight of Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities; Development of Policy, Guidance, and Administrative Code; and Special Education Data collection and analysis.