Trusted, topical Special Education legal information

Presented twice each year, this event brings together Special Education practitioners across California. Consistent to our focus on preventive law, leading F3 attorneys explore the latest legal updates and offer trusted guidance on complex regulations.

Fall 2025 Registration Opens Early August

Questions? Contact us at ses@f3law.com

Don’t miss this opportunity for trusted legal information attended by Special Education Practitioners across California.

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Registration Information

This event is for district personnel only and you must have a district email address to register

  • Fall 2025 IN-PERSON Registration Fee - $255
  •  Includes:
    • All symposium materials
    • Breakfast, lunch, and beverages throughout the day
    • Complimentary parking on the day of the event
  • Fall 2025 VIRTUAL ONLINE Registration Fee - $140
  • Includes:
    • Access to view/participate in live, online presentation - one device per registration/single registration cannot be shared across devices
    • Includes all Symposium materials, shipped in time for you to have in hand during the presentation
    • Live Q & A

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY ONE DEVICE PER REGISTRATION. Your organization may want to consider having small groups participate in viewing a shared monitor. $45 for additional attendees includes workshop materials only.

 

Locations/Dates

September 19, 2025 – San Diego Area (in person)

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
Westin Resort & Spa, Carlsbad
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

September 26, 2025– South Bay Area (Northern California) (in person)

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
Marriott, Santa Clara
2700 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054

October 3, 2025 – Sacramento Area (in person)

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Sacramento
500 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95814

October 10, 2025 – NEW LOCATION - Los Angeles Area (in person)

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills
21850 Oxnard St
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

October 17, 2025 –  East Bay Area (in person)

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
Marriott, San Ramon
2600 Bishop Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 867-9200

October 31, 2025 – Inland Empire Area (in person)

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
Doubletree by Hilton, Ontario Airport
222 N. Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764

November 7, 2025 – Online Presentation

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This is a live feed presentation and will not be recorded
Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31st

 

Topics

In-home Placement And Services For Students With Disabilities

Although the IDEA and California law contemplate school-based placements for most students with disabilities, a district may have to provide services in a student’s home in some circumstances. Through an in-depth look at the law and important case decisions in this expanding area of litigation, we focus on some of the most problematic issues for IEP teams in determining whether a student requires home and hospital instruction (‘HHI”) and, if so, how to provide appropriate services in this highly restrictive setting. We will also cover other types of in-home instruction, including homeschooling and independent study.

Executive Functioning: A Legal Overview

Executive functioning encompasses the mental processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions and handle multiple tasks successfully.  Examining key case law decisions from OAH and the courts, this session analyzes the adequacy of how IEP teams have addressed a student’s executive functioning deficits.  In particular, we will cover the adequacy of assessments, goals, services and placement for this group of students.  In addition, the session provides practical pointers to help IEP teams avoid mistakes that can lead to costly and time-consuming litigation.

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 related to proposed and enacted legislation and regulations.

Targeted Questions And Answers

To wrap up the day, F3 Law special education attorneys will field your inquiries on a variety of topics in an expanded Q&A session.