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Connecting Students with Tools

for School SuccessTraining

Mashburn Construction Company, Inc.1820 Sumter Street | Columbia, SC 29201

Friday, March 9, 20129:00 am - 4:15 pm

Connecting Students with Tools for School SuccessPlease join us for our annual education law and policy update for advocates working with students and their families. This year’s training will provide informational sessions on not only legal tools for helping students but also programmatic supports available in South Carolina schools that support their academic achievement.

School Finance Update:The issue of adequate funding for our state’s public schools has been widely debated in courts, the legislature, and among citizens. At this year’s training, you’ll receive basic information on how our finance system works and on budget cuts and other changes that are impacting students and schools.

Special Education:Working with students with disabilities involves learning complex laws to help parents fully access their student’s protections. This year, we will provide training on developing effective Section 504 plans, utilizing other applicable laws to help students, and offer other practical tips and tools.

Bullying: Studies have shown that nearly one in five students in an average classroom is experiencing bullying in some way. Bullying of students has a wide-ranging impact on the climate of the school and community. You will receive practical training on how to work with and advocate for students who are being bullied.

Charter Schools: These independent public schools are growing in number and type across our state. Charters are able to provide education in a more flexible and regulation-free environment. At this year’s training, charter school officials will provide an overview of opportunities available to students.

Other Resources:In these challenging economic times, where can students and families turn for educational supports? You will receive an up-to-date overview of programs and services available to students in South Carolina school districts, as well as a review of changing education policies that impact the clients you serve.

*Please note that participating private attorneys, excluding presenters, will be required to accept a pro bono case from the SC Bar Pro Bono Program within the 12 month following this CLE. Any attorney, who is contracted to accept a case and fails to fulfill his obligation, will be charged the balance owed for the price of a SC Bar CLE on their dues statement with the funds going to the SC Bar.

Registration Form

Connecting Students with Tools for School Success

Training 2012

Mashburn Construction Company 1820 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Friday, March 9, 20129:00 am - 4:15 pm

Please arrive early for registration.

Name ____________________________________

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Registration Fee: $45.00

Please make payable to: SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center

Lunch is included in registration fee. **_______ I need a vegetarian meal.

Please note that space is limited to 35 registrants.

Return completed registration and fee no later than March 2, 2012 to: SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center PO Box 7187 Columbia, SC 29202This seminar will be submitted for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education credit.

Directions to Mashburn Construction Company1820 Sumter StreetColumbia, South Carolina 29201

Parking available behind building

From 126 / I-26 East Greenville / Spartanburg:From I-385 South/I-26 East, take the I-126 East exit, EXIT 108B, on the LEFT toward DOWNTOWN/COLUMBIA. Merge onto US-76 East. Turn RIGHT onto SUMTER ST, just past MAIN ST. 1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT.

From I-26 WestCharleston: From I-26 West towards COLUMBIA, take the I-126 exit, EXIT 108B, on the LEFT toward DOWNTOWN/COLUMBIA. Merge onto US-76 East. Turn RIGHT onto SUMTER ST, just past MAIN ST. 1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT.

From I-20 WestFlorence:From I-20 West, merge onto I-77 S via EXIT 73A toward COLUMBIA. Turn RIGHT onto ELMWOOD AVE/US-76. Turn LEFT onto SUMTER ST. 1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT.

From I-20 EastAiken:From I-20 E, merge onto I-26 E/US-76 E via EXIT 64A toward COLUMBIA. Take the I-126 E exit, EXIT 108B, on the LEFT toward DOWNTOWN/COLUMBIA. Merge onto US-76 E. Turn RIGHT onto SUMTER ST, just past MAIN ST. 1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT.

AGENDA

Connecting Students with Tools

for School SuccessTraining 2012

8:30 - 8:45 Registration 8:55 – 9:00 Welcome and Orientation Amanda Adler SCAppleseed 9:00 – 10:00 School Finance 101 Laura Hart Duff,White,andTurner 10:00 – 10:45 District Resources for Students Sabrina Moore SCDepartmentofEducation 10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:30 Developing High-Quality Section 504 Plans for Students Tanya Inabinet PRO-ParentsofSouthCarolina 12:30 – 1:15 Lunch Break (Lunch Provided) 1:15 – 2:15 Working with Students Experiencing Bullying Kimaka Nichols-Graham SCLegalServices 2:15 – 3:15 Charter Schools in South Carolina Dana Reed SCPublicCharterSchoolDistrict 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 4:00 Other Issues for Advocates Working with Students Amanda Adler SCAppleseed 4:00 – 4:15 Evaluations and Wrap-Up

SC Appleseed Legal Justice CenterPost Office Box 7187 | Columbia, SC 29202Phone: (803) 779-1113 | Fax: (803) 779-5951E-mail: sberk@scjustice.orgwww.scjustice.org