McAndrews Law Offices : Seminar Events / Speaking Engagements
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Firm Seminar Events/Speaking Engagements

March 9, 2008

COPAA - Council of Parents, Attorneys and Advocates

10th Annual Conference:  Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort, California

Speakers:  Tanya A. Alvarado, Esq. & Heather M. Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A.

Topic: "RTI:  Better SLD Determinations or Barrier to Eligibility?"

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March 13, 2008

Youth Round Table in Reading

Speakers:  Heidi B. Konkler Goldsmith, Esq. & Jennifer Lukach Bradley, Esq.

Topic:

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March 18, 2008

SPELL (Supporting Parents of Exceptional Learners for Life) Meeting

7-9 pm at the Mental Health Association of Reading and Berks County

Speaker:  Jennifer S. Lesher, MS, MA, CCC (Speech Language Pathologist)

Topic: "Everything you need to know about Speech Therapy as a Related Service"

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March 29, 2008

Free Special Education Seminar

Paul Smith Library of Southern York County

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Speaker:  Tanya A. Alvarado, Esq.

Topic: "A Practical Guide for Families with Special Needs Children"

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April 5, 2008

Free Special Education Seminar

Allentown Public Library
1210 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker:  Tanya A. Alvarado, Esq.

Topic: "A Practical Guide for Families with Special Needs Children"

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April 9, 2008

Berks County Bar Association
544 Court St., Reading, Pennsylvania 19603

Noon - 12:00 PM

Speakers:  Heidi B. Konkler Goldsmith, Esq. & Jennifer Lukach Bradley, Esq.

Topic: "Introduction to Special Education"

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April 10, 2008

Berks County Intermediate Unit
1111 Commons Boulevard, Reading, PA 19612-6050

9 AM - 11:30 AM

Speaker:  Gabrielle C. Sereni, J.D., M.Ed.

Topic: "Gifted Education and the Law: Studies Through Pennsylvania Litigation"

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April 15, 2008

SPELL (Supporting Parents of Exceptional Learners for Life) Meeting

7-9 pm at the Mental Health Association of Reading and Berks County

Speaker:  MaryJane Frick, OTR/L, ATP
              from the Harry C. Trexler Center for Assistive Technology of Good Shepherd
              Rehabilitation Hospital

Topic: "Assistive Technology:  Why You Should Included It in Your Child's IEP"

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April 19, 2008

Free Special Education Seminar

Phoenixville Public Library
183 Second Avenue
Phoenixville, PA

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker:  Tanya A. Alvarado, Esq.

Topic: "A Practical Guide for Families with Special Needs Children"

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  • McAndrews Law Offices recently won two important victories on behalf of children with disabilities in federal court. In two separate cases, the federal court in Philadelphia overturned decisions of the Pennsylvania Appeals Panel and found in favor of children with disabilities and their families.Read More →
  • McAndrews Law Offices Have Speakers Available for your organization. We provide dozens of seminars and presentations each year to relevant organizations in the field of Special Education, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts. Our attorneys regularly speak at national, state, and local organizations such as parent groups, Bar Associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, and similar organizations. These presentations are provided at no cost, are educational in nature, and no marketing of our services is presented. If you would like to schedule a speaker for your organization, please contact Sarah Locher at 610-648-9300, and we will be happy to arrange a presentation for you.Read More →
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