Effectively Preparing for and Resolving Due Process Claims
Special education due process cases are inevitable for most charter schools at some point, and this presentation is about the nuts and bolts of resolving these cases. We will discuss how to respond to parent requests with compliant prior written notices (PWNs), how to evaluate your school’s potential exposure, how to formulate settlement targets, and how to bridge gaps with parents and their attorneys. We will discuss early resolution conferences and mediations, preparing for hearing, settlement agreements, and strategies for working with students and families after a case is resolved.
Presented by
Attorney
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
After practicing law for several years, David became an Education Specialist. He worked with every grade level from K-12, both as a case manager/teacher and as an administrator. He holds a clear Education Specialist credential, as well as a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. He has since returned to practicing law, bringing education clients his experience as both a teacher and a school administrator. David counsels education clients on the complex laws and regulations governing special education. He handles all phases of due process hearings while representing clients in the full spectrum of IEP and other matters.
Director of Student Support & Special Education
Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance
Dr. Megan Nason brings over 15 years of experience in education, ranging from general and special education teaching to administration. She earned her EdD in Educational Leadership, focusing on MTSS and Special Education. Her research emphasizes the role of parent and teacher education in reducing special education referrals. Megan is dedicated to creating inclusive and compliant educational environments. She values her team’s efforts in serving students within non-seat-based charter schools and is passionate about helping other schools navigate the complexities of school programming, ensuring legal compliance and effective support for all students.
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