Upcoming Events

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Members: $20, Nonmembers: $40, Student Members: $10

Advanced Dispute Resolution (ADR) From Tension to Teamwork: Communicating with Parents for Less Stress and More Success with Peter Aguirre and Stacy Alvey

Although conflict is a natural part of life, it can certainly be challenging and at times unpleasant and uncomfortable. This 90 minute presentation highlights simple, effective strategies to prevent conflict and effectively address conflict when it does occur, in a manner that preserves relationships.

Friday April 24th Happy Hour - 4:30

Lazy Dog (Oxnard Collection)

Friday May 15th 2026 9:00-12:00 - In Person

Location - Rio School District Board Room: 1800 Solar Drive, Oxnard

F3 Legal update

Free for members, $35 nonmembers

Serving Students with Anxiety and/or Depression

Studies have shown that students with disabilities are more likely than their nondisabled peers to experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.  Contributing factors can include behavioral issues, academic struggles, and social difficulties.  In addition, since the end of the COVID pandemic, due process filings involving students with anxiety and/or depression have increased significantly.  Through an in-depth look at legal standards and selected decisions from the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”), we focus on some of the most problematic issues for IEP teams—identifying, determining eligibility and providing appropriate goals, services and placements—for this group of students. 

Legal Update

This highly popular session provides an overview of the most important recent cases from OAH and the courts—and why they matter to special educators.  We also highlight recent federal and state guidance on relevant topics. And, of course, we will provide any late-breaking legal developments that you need to know.