Nebraska Educational Planning for Systems-Involved Youth Conference

This presentation will explore the critical balance between advocating for the best interests of system-involved youth and adhering to Individuals Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Attendees will gain insights into how to leverage the law to develop and maintain consistent educational plans. The session will cover strategies to ensure that youth receive all the services and supports they are entitled to, within the least restrictive environment possible. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate and utilize legal frameworks to advocate effectively for the educational stability and success of system-involved youth.

How are digital platforms influencing youth today? Algorithms, social media, Apps, confirmation biases, misinformation, deep fakes, and A.I. are all playing a role in transforming what we think and feel. Digital wisdom is when we understand how our emotions and decisions are being impacted by calculated digital manipulation or online bad actor influencers. Do teens have the G.R.I.T. to be better digital consumers? The development of digitally wise school communities who Guard, Recognize, Investigate, & Think will provide the G.R.I.T. necessary to protect and mitigate threats of violence posed in digital spaces.

Are you working with a client who is frequently sent home early from school or a child with an IEP who has been expelled? Have you been involved in a Manifestation Determination meeting? Join us to learn about the disciplinary protections afforded to students with disabilities This presentation will help participants understand the details of the student discipline code, the purpose and process of a Manifestation Determination, and how to effectively prepare for school meetings that focus on student discipline. Gain the knowledge needed to advocate for the rights and educational needs of students with disabilities in disciplinary situations.