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Spring 2026
Creating Legally Sound and Student-Centered IEPs
- LIVE: 03/11/2026
- 1.5 Hours
Creating Legally Sound and Student-Centered IEPs
Course Description: Developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that truly meets a student’s needs requires more than filling out forms—it requires understanding the legal framework, team collaboration, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes. This session provides educators with a clear, practical overview of the laws that govern special education, including IDEA, Chapter 14, Section 504, and the role of FAPE. Participants will walk through each step of IEP development—from pre-referral through implementation—with a focus on compliance, defensibility, and compassion. Real-world examples, recent hearing officer decisions, and case studies will illustrate how to balance legal requirements with individualized support and family collaboration
Presenter: Pamela Watts, MA
Course LIVE Session: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Course Completion Criteria: To complete this course, participants must:- Join and participate in the 1.5 hour LIVE webinar on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Complete the Confirmation of Active Participation quiz by sharing the code word from the LIVE webinar.
- Complete the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form AFTER the LIVE webinar.
