Special Education Directors from districts, shared services arrangements and charter schools meet each month, September through May, to receive information and updates on a variety of topics pertinent to Special Education.

Leadership Support
This department provides a continuum of technical assistance and support in the areas of PBM Monitoring, Residential Facilities Monitoring, new director's mentoring and special education compliance issues.

2012-2013 Special Education Directors meeting dates:
Thursday, September 13, 2012 (9:30 am – 4 pm)
Thursday, October 11, 2012 (9:30 am – Noon)*
Thursday, November 8, 2012 (9:30 am – Noon)
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 (9:30 am – Noon)*
Thursday, February 14, 2013 (9:30 am – Noon)*
Thursday, April 11, 2013 (9:30 am – Noon)*
Thursday, May 23, 2013 (9:30 am – 4 pm)

*New directors (with 3 years or less experience) will meet following the regular directors meetings for further training and networking opportunities on these days, 1 – 4 pm.

Other dates to note:

Inclusive Schools Conference
Tuesday, July 31 – Wednesday, August 1, 2012
9 am – 4 pm

Fall Legal Academy (with Jim Walsh)
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
1 – 4 pm

504 Institute (with Dave Richards)
Thursday, January 17, 2013
9 am – 4 pm