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PETER W. D. WRIGHT - BIO
Peter W. D. Wright was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He attended Randolph-Macon
College in Ashland, Virginia where he majored in psychology. After graduating from college in
1968, he worked in juvenile training schools. Later, he worked as a juvenile probation officer,
first in a suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and later in the ghettos and projects of Richmond,
Virginia. In 1972, he was honored as Virginia’s “Juvenile Probation Officer of the Year.”
While employed in the juvenile justice system, Pete attended a graduate psychology program at
Virginia Commonwealth University where he completed 30 hours of coursework.
Since the early 1970’s, Pete has been active with The Orton Dyslexia Society and the
Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, now known as LDAA. In the
1970’s he presented papers about the relationship between learning disabilities and juvenile
delinquency at the national conferences of both organizations.
As an attorney, Pete continues to be involved in the field of special education. He has spoken at
the national conferences of disabilities organizations about “How To Secure an Appropriate
Special Education for Your Child and Avoid Due Process.” He has also presented continuing
legal education seminars in many states in regard to the representation of special education
children.
On October 6, 1993, Pete gave oral argument in Florence County School District Four v.
Shannon Carter, 510 U.S. 7 (1993) before the United States Supreme Court. Thirty-four days
later, the Court found for his client, Shannon Carter, in a unanimous landmark decision.
Since then, Pete and his wife Pam developed the Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy
website. Wrightslaw is the top ranked website in special education law, education law and
advocacy. He and his wife have also written best-selling special education law books,
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd
Edition and Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind. The Wright's publish an online newsletter with
over 72,000 subscribers, titled The Special Ed Advocate. Pete is a member of Advisory Boards and Boards of
Director for several
disability related organizations.
Peter W. D. Wright was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He attended Randolph-Macon
College in Ashland, Virginia where he majored in psychology. After graduating from college in
1968, he worked in juvenile training schools. Later, he worked as a juvenile probation officer,
first in a suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and later in the ghettos and projects of Richmond,
Virginia. In 1972, he was honored as Virginia’s “Juvenile Probation Officer of the Year.”
While employed in the juvenile justice system, Pete attended a graduate psychology program at
Virginia Commonwealth University where he completed 30 hours of coursework.
Since the early 1970’s, Pete has been active with The Orton Dyslexia Society and the
Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, now known as LDAA. In the
1970’s he presented papers about the relationship between learning disabilities and juvenile
delinquency at the national conferences of both organizations.
As an attorney, Pete continues to be involved in the field of special education. He has spoken at
the national conferences of disabilities organizations about “How To Secure an Appropriate
Special Education for Your Child and Avoid Due Process.” He has also presented continuing
legal education seminars in many states in regard to the representation of special education
children.
On October 6, 1993, Pete gave oral argument in Florence County School District Four v.
Shannon Carter, 510 U.S. 7 (1993) before the United States Supreme Court. Thirty-four days
later, the Court found for his client, Shannon Carter, in a unanimous landmark decision.
Since then, Pete and his wife Pam developed the Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy
website. Wrightslaw is the top ranked website in special education law, education law and
advocacy. He and his wife have also written best-selling special education law books,
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd
Edition and Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind. The Wright's publish an online newsletter with
over 72,000 subscribers, titled The Special Ed Advocate. Pete is a member of Advisory Boards and Boards of
Director for several
disability related organizations.
| WRIGHTSLAW SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & ADVOCACY PROGRAM (6 HOURS) Delco Family PASS October 21, 2010 |
Program Description
One-day special education law and advocacy programs focus on four areas:
- special education law, rights and responsibilities
- tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
- SMART IEPs
- introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates
and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not
disability specific.
The program will be held at:
Springfield Country Club
400 West Sproul Road
Springfield , PA 19064
Agenda
8:00-9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:30 Introductions
IDEA History and Overview
Section 1400 Findings, Purpose
Section 1401 Definitions: Special Education, Related Services, LD, etc.
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Section 1412 Extended School Year, Child Find, Least Restrictive
Environment/Mainstreaming/Inclusion, Private Placements, Statewide Assessments
Understanding Tests and Measurements, and the Bell Curve, Standard Scores, Scale Scores,
% ranks, Grade Equivalent, Age Equivalent
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Section 1414 Evaluations and IEPs
Section 1415 Prior Written Notice, Procedural Safeguards Notice, Mediation, Due Process Hearing,
Appeal, Discipline, Age of Majority
Section 504, ADA, FERPA, NCLB No Child Left Behind
Litigation: Special Ed Caselaw
S.M.A.R.T. IEPs
Special Ed Advocacy for the Parent, Advocate, and Parent’s Attorney
Legal, systemic and “school culture” obstacles to compliance with IDEA-04
The Parent as the Special Ed Manager and Expert
Developing the Master Plan
Knowing the Rules of the Game
Recognizing and Avoiding the Fatal Obstacles
How to Deal with Conflict, a Healthy and Normal event
Crisis, Emergency, Help
Organization of the Child’s File
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:00 Tactics and Strategies
Rule of Adverse Assumptions
Private Evaluations
Paper Trails
The Letter to the Stranger
5 Ws + H + E
Preparation for Meetings
Meeting Strategies
4:00-4:30 Questions and Answers
Registration information will be available soon.
Credits: Information will be available soon.
Questions? Contact Barb Zimmerman by telephone 610-246-4443 or by email.
Wrightslaw programs often fill up early - don't miss out!
Directions to the Springfield Country Club
From Center City Philadelphia or Philadelphia International Airport
I-95 South to 476 North to Exit 3 (Swarthmore/Media). Turn right off exit on Baltimore Pike (Route 1).
Proceed on Route 1 for approximately ½ mile to Route 320 (West Sproul Road). Turn Left on Route 320.
Springfield Country Club is located ½ mile on the left.
I-76 West to 476 South to Exit 5 (Springfield/Lima). Turn Left off exit. Follow signs for 320
(West Sproul Road). Turn right on Route 320 (West Sproul Road). Springfield Country Club
is located ¾ mile on the right.
From Pennsylvania Turnpike, Bucks County, Montgomery County
Exit 20-Mid County off Pennsylvania Turnpike to 476 South towards Chester to Exit 5 (Springfield/Lima).
Turn left off exit onto Route 1 North. Stay in right lane, follow signs for route 320 (West Sproul Road).
Turn Right on Route 320 (West Sproul Road). Springfield Country Club is located ¾ mile on the right.
From Delaware
I-95 North to exit 7 marked I-476 North (Blue Route). From the Blue Route to Exit 3 Springfield- Media. Turn
right off exit onto Baltimore Pike (Route 1). Proceed on Route 1 for approximately ½ mile to Route 320
(West Sproul Road). Turn Left on Route 320. Springfield Country Club is located ½ mile on the left.
From New York/ North Jersey
Take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6/Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow Turnpike to Exit 20 Mid County Exit.
Follow sign for 476/ Chester (Blue Route) to Exit 5 (Springfield/Lima) . Turn left off exit onto Route 1 North. Stay
in right lane, follow signs for route 320 (West Sproul Road). Turn Right on Route 320 (West Sproul Road).
Springfield Country Club is located ¾ mile on the right.
Parking is free.
Airports
Philadelphia International
(approximately 12 miles to venue)