JENNIFER E. NIX - Hot Topics in Special Education (K-12)
September 27, 2021 - 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. via Zoom
Learning Outcomes:
In this presentation, Jennifer Nix, will be discussing “Hot Topics” that are current to our practice within the field of education. Topics will include COVID-19 era implications, recent caselaw rulings, and guidance on best practices within the scope of Special Education. Ms. Nix’s practice focuses on special education and Section 504 matters. She assists school districts, county offices of education, and special education local plan areas regarding all aspects of special education law. She also assists clients with various charter school issues. Prior to joining SCLS, Ms. Nix completed a two-year term at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit as a Staff Attorney. She then practiced special education law for public school district clients at a law firm in Southern California, where she worked extensively on federal matters. In law school, Ms. Nix interned at the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, and in the General Counsel’s Office of the Atlanta Public Schools, and represented students in UGA’s Special Education Practicum. Additionally, Ms. Nix co-wrote a published article on the impact of RTI programs on SLD eligibility and child-find obligations. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Nix taught public school at the middle and high school level. Ms. Nix is a member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Georgia.
The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12 Special Education Staff.
This course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit for LEPs, LPCCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and NCSP. It also qualifies for hours of continuing professional development for Nationally Certified School Psychologists under provider number 1025.
The California Association of School Psychologists maintains responsibility for the program and its content. Participants in this training will earn Continuing Education Units – one unit hour per hour of instruction at the workshop – which can be used toward CASP certification.
REGISTER HERE: https://casponline.org/webinars-index/necasp-hot-topics-in-special-education-k-12-registration/
Note: The workshop will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link and material will be distributed to registered attendees via email no later than close of business the day preceding the date of the workshop. A recording will be available to registrants for two weeks following the event.
Members $30 | Non-Members $60| $15 students/retirees
If you haven’t already renewed your membership for this school year, you will need to renew in advance to get the member pricing.
CEUs: $20
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Jennifer E. Nix - School and College Legal Services of California
Ms. Nix’s practice focuses on special education and Section 504 matters. She assists school districts, county offices of education, and special education local plan areas regarding all aspects of special education law. She also assists clients with various charter school issues. Prior to joining SCLS, Ms. Nix completed a two-year term at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit as a Staff Attorney. She then practiced special education law for public school district clients at a law firm in Southern California, where she worked extensively on federal matters. In law school, Ms. Nix interned at the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, and in the General Counsel’s Office of the Atlanta Public Schools, and represented students in UGA’s Special Education Practicum. Additionally, Ms. Nix co-wrote a published article on the impact of RTI programs on SLD eligibility and child-find obligations. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Nix taught public school at the middle and high school level. Ms. Nix is a member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Georgia.
