Now Archived: Education Policy and Politics: What's at Stake for Students

Now Archived: Education Policy and Politics: What's at Stake for Students

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Monday, September 21, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Location: webinar

Webinar Description

Join the VCU School of Education and the Department of Special Education and Disability Policy for a round-up of federal policy issues that have an impact on students with disabilities, their families, and those who educate them.

The session will include a broad overview of federal disability policy and highlight key laws that have an influence on early childhood, preK-12, and post-secondary education for children and youth with disabilities. Included, as well, will be a look at federal policy related to teacher preparation.

Presenters

  • Colleen Thoma, Ph.D., Professor and Department Chair, Special Education and Disability Policy, and Counselor Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Jane West, Ph.D., Education Policy Consultant
  • Michael Gamel-McCormick, Ph.D., Associate Executive Director for Policy and Research, Association of University Centers on Disabilities