CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION IN EDUCATION AND DISABILITY LAW

Attorneys for Education Rights (“AFER”) is committed to the advancement of education rights for students with disabilities. AFER advocates for legislative and policy change, assists members with their practices in the areas of education and disability law, and increases public awareness of civil rights. This fall AFER is presenting a series of continuing legal education seminars between October 4, 2024, and December 6, 2024. Presentations will be held Fridays from noon to 1:30 pm via a Zoom platform. AFER has applied to the MCLE Board for approval of 1.5 credits of ethics and professional responsibility and 10.5 credits of law and legal procedure. The seminar series is being offered as a benefit of membership in AFER. The annual fee for AFER membership is $50. Use this link to sign up for membership/renew membership and to attend the fall 2024 seminar series: https://attorneysforeducationrights.org/join

The $50 annual AFER membership fee entitles members to attend as many of the eight sessions as they choose. Here is the line-up:

Session 1: Friday, October 4, 2024

Representing the Medically Fragile Child

William “Bo” Johnson, III, Attorney at Law

Session 2: Friday, October 11, 2024

What ALJs wish Parent Attorneys knew about case presentation

Jason Kinn, Attorney at Law

Jenna E. Schuenemann, Attorney at Law

Session 3: Friday, October 18, 2024

Informal School Removals and How to Respond

Mallory Legg, Attorney at Law

Maureen van Stone, Attorney at Law

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Project HEAL-Health, Education, Advocacy and Law

Session 4: Friday, October 25, 2024

Caselaw 2023-2024 School Year in Review

Jeannette A. Cohen, MEd, Attorney at Law

Session 5: Friday, November 1, 2024

Harassment, Bullying and the IDEA

Chris Elnicki, Attorney at Law; TeamChild

Session 6: Friday, November 8, 2024

Section 504: Failure to Accommodate and Discrimination Actions

Kim Sherman, Ph.D., Attorney at Law

Session 7: Friday, November 15, 2024

Ethics for the Special Education Lawyer

Diane Wiscarson, Attorney at Law

Kerri Feeney, MEd, Attorney at Law

Session 8: Friday, December 6, 2024

The Record Officer’s Perspective on PRA for Litigation

Morgan Damerow — Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Commonly Asked Questions:

1. Does AFER record the Friday sessions so that I can watch them at a different time?

No. AFER strives to create a safe space for discussion and interaction. Therefore, the sessions are not recorded.

2. May I record the sessions myself?

No. We want the sessions to be as interactive as possible. We encourage attendees to keep their cameras on, to ask the presenters questions, and to interact with their colleagues as much as possible. In keeping with our goal of creating a safe space where attorneys can learn new skills, when you sign up for membership, you are agreeing to respect the privacy of other members, which includes case discussions that occur during the seminar series.

3. Is closed captioning available?

Yes. The moderator will enable closed captioning so viewers can elect to have subtitles displayed on their personal computer.

4. Do I have to apply for or submit the Continuing Legal Education credits myself?

No. If you are licensed in Washington State, we will record/ submit credits for you after each weekly presentation. Members will only receive credit for presentations they attend.

If you have other questions, feel free to reach out to me, the current AFER Education Director, at the contact email below:

Kerri W. Feeney, MEd, Attorney at Law

kerri@feeneylaw.net