40TH ANNIVERSARY

1969 - 2009

10th Annual Members Only Conference

―New Frontiers in Special Education‖
Pre-Conference
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Small Group Sessions 4:00 pm—5:30pm
Assistive Technology—Recovering State Aid
Fast Math—Medical 504—State Reporting Verification of Data
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Keynote Speaker: Melinda Baird, Esq.

“A Year in Review and Preparing for the

New Frontiers in Special Education”
Get ready for a fast-paced, comprehensive review of federal and state court decisions affecting
special education! Attorney Melinda Baird brings her national presentation to New York, focusing
on cases that set important legal precedents and that illustrate what NOT to do. In addition, Ms.
Baird will add her unique commentary about the new IDEIA law and regulations, expert tips and
professional insight that will help you avoid unnecessary litigation under the IDEIA, NCLB, and
Section 504. Melinda’s presentations are interactive, uplifting, and energetic, so get ready for a
whirl-wind tour of what the courts are saying – and what you need to know!

When: Wednesday, January 28, 2009—(3:00pm check in)

until Friday, January 30, 2009—12:00 pm
Where: Gurney’s Inn, Montauk

LIASEA, INC. - PO BOX 144 - Mastic Beach, NY 11951-0144

Phone: (631) 657-3731 or Fax (631) 657-3480
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―NATIONALLY KNOWN‖

Melinda Baird, Esq.

Melinda Baird is an attorney in private practice in LaFollette, Tennessee who has worked in the field
of special education law since 1985. She exclusively represents school systems in special education matters
pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and
related laws.
Ms. Baird formerly served as an attorney in the Office of Special Education Programs for the Tennes-
see Department of Education and as Associate Publisher for Education and Disability Publications for LRP
Publications. In addition to her frequent national, state, and local presentations, Ms. Baird produced a monthly
audiotape update on special education law for nine years and has written and produced a series of videotapes
on the implementation of the laws governing the provision of special education and related services. Ms. Baird
is a member of the Special Education School Attorneys Advisory Council, and a contributing author to Special
Education Law and Practice, published by LRP Publications.

Wednesday January 28th and Friday, January 30th, 2009

Administrative Roundtable Discussions:
―New Frontiers in Special Education‖
Small work groups will investigate, discuss, share topics that require the immediate attention of
Special Education Administrators
Wednesday
 Recovering State Aid
 Assistive Technology
 Fast Math
 State Reporting Verification of Data
 Changes in 504 Regulations
 Behavior Intervention Plans: The Wright Way
 New Administrator Challenges and Solutions - Part 1
Friday
 RTI Share and Develop (bring your own model, policy and forms to share & discuss)
 New Administrator Challenges and Solutions - Part 2
 Transition Planning and Programs
 An update on the New IEP and Forms
 Behavior Intervention Plans: The Wright Way
 Parentally Placed Students with Disabilities
40TH ANNIVERSARY

1969 - 2009

Annual Members Only Conference

Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Thursday ONLY
2 Nights Wednesday– PRE CONFERENCE Wednesday—PRE CONFERENCE
Dinner & Lodging Dinner & Lodging Continental Breakfast,
lunch, conference
Wednesday Thursday—Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Thursday—Breakfast, lunch, dinner,
1/28/09 conference Conference

Friday—Breakfast, and workshops Friday—Breakfast, and workshops

Thursday COMMUTER SPECIAL
$250 PER PERSON
1/29/09 $575 per person $435 per person
**NO DINNER

Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Non-Conference

Attendee:
1 Night Thursday— Breakfast, lunch, Thursday—Breakfast, lunch, Single Occupancy rate and
conference, dinner & Conference, dinner &, , meals (fee covers double
lodging lodging occupancy
lodging w/conference
Thursday—
Friday—Breakfast and workshops Friday—Breakfast, and workshops attendee)
1/29/09
$125 for 1 night
$450 per person $375 per person $250 for 2 nights

Rooms are limited at Gurney’s Inn. ROOMS WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED ON REGISTRATION
DATE AND TIME. You can fax your registration to (631) 657-3480. Overflow rooms will be
available at the Montauk Manor. A shuttle bus will be provided.

LIASEA, INC.
PO BOX 144
Mastic Beach, NY 11951-0144
Phone: (631) 657-3731 or Fax (631) 657-3480
 40TH ANNIVERSARY

1969 - 2009

REGISTRATION FORM
Please RSVP by January 16, 2009 with check payable to LIASEA, Inc. or Purchase Order to:
LIASEA, Inc., PO Box 144, Mastic Beach, NY 11951-0144
To reserve your space please FAX your Registration Form to 631-657-3480

Name:________________________________________________ Title:___________________________________
School District/Agency__________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
Business phone:___________________ E-Mail:____________________________
Emergency Contact Phone: (in case of inclement weather) Cell phone: _____________ Home phone:____________
Size Giveaways (circle one) Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

 Single Occupancy Wednesday/Thursday— $575 pp

 Single Occupancy Thursday—Only $450 pp
 Non-Conference Attendee Thursday (with conf. attendee—single rate) - $125 Name:______________________
 Non-Conference Attendee Wed/Thurs (with conf. attendee—single rate) - $250 Name:____________________
 Double Occupancy Wednesday/Thursday— $435 pp Name of Roommate__________________
 Double Occupancy Thursday— Only $375 pp Name of Roommate________________________
 Thursday Only—Day Rate— $250 pp
Membership Group: Individual $100 Retiree $45 District (unlimited members) $300

Total of Check or Purchase Order $_____________________

 LIASEA AGENDA
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
3:00 PM Check-In
4:00 PM – 5:30 Small Group Sessions:
 Recovering State Aid
 Assistive Technology
 Fast Math
 State Reporting Verification of Data
 Changes in 504 Regulations
 Behavior Intervention Plans: The Wright Way
 New Administrator Challenges and Solutions - Part 1
5:30 PM- 7 PM— Welcome Reception
7:00 PM LIASEA Business Meeting and Dinner Update on SED Initiatives…The state of the state.
8:30 PM Networking Session—Casino Night—Hors Deuvers and Drinks

Thursday, January 29, 2009

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Vendor Showcase
8:30 AM Welcome & Introduction
8:45 AM Keynote Speaker - Melinda Baird, Esq., Part 1
10:00 AM - Short Break - Vendor Showcase
10:30 AM Keynote Speaker - Melinda Baird Esq., Part 2
NOON - 1:30 PM LUNCH and Vendor Showcase
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Keynote Speaker - Melinda Baird Esq., Part 3
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Vendor Showcase
6:00 PM Cocktail Reception - Wine Tasting, Hors d’Oeuvres
7:30 PM LIASEA Business Meeting and Dinner BBQ
9:00 PM Western Hoe Down - Networking Reception - Line dancing country and mixed Music.
Friday, January 30, 2009
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast – Vendor Showcase and Annual Business Meeting - Committee Reports
9:30 AM - Small Group Roundtable Workshops rerun from Wednesday and more:
 RTI Share and Develop (bring your own model, policy and forms to share & discuss)
 Transition Planning and Programs
 An update on the New IEP and Forms
 Behavior Intervention Plans: The Wright Way
 Parentally Placed Students with Disabilities
 Showcase Vendors

11:00 AM New Administrator Challenges and Solutions - Part 2

11:30 AM Executive Board Meeting & Wrap Up

LIASEA, INC.—PO BOX 144—Mastic Beach, NY 11951-0144

Phone: (631) 657-3731 or Fax (631) 657-3480