# LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities

> LRP's National Institute is the premier annual professional development conference for special education professionals, focusing on legal compliance, best practices, and case law updates under the IDEA, Section 504, and related federal and state education and disability laws. Produced by LRP Media Group, the conference has been held for over 45 years and draws attorneys, administrators, and educators from across the United States.

## About the Conference

LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities brings together the nation's leading special education attorneys, behavior specialists, assistive technology leaders, and practitioners each year to deliver evidence-based best practices, case law updates, and compliance guidance. The conference serves special education directors, school administrators, school attorneys, Section 504 coordinators, school psychologists, behavior specialists, and other professionals responsible for educating students with disabilities.

The 48th Annual National Institute will take place April 25-28, 2027, at The Loews Meeting Complex at Universal Orlando in Florida.

## Program Structure

The conference program includes:

- **General Sessions**: Plenary keynotes and featured presentations by nationally recognized speakers on timely legal and policy topics.
- **Concurrent Sessions (40+)**: Breakout sessions organized into six focused learning tracks, many repeated to allow flexible scheduling.
- **Pre-Conference Symposiums**: Optional, extended-length half- and full-day sessions for in-depth exploration of specific topics; available as an add-on to the Main Conference Pass.
- **LRP Bookstore**: On-site access to LRP publications including Answer Books and compliance resources.
- **Networking Events**: Structured breakfast and lunch events enabling peer connection across districts and states.

## Six Learning Tracks

- **IDEA**: Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; free appropriate public education (FAPE), IEPs, procedural safeguards, and significant case law.
- **Section 504**: Avoiding discrimination claims; disability determinations; 504 plan development; equal opportunity requirements.
- **Behavior**: Discipline dilemmas; student mental health; behavioral intervention strategies under federal law; trauma-informed approaches.
- **Administration**: Program development; policy and systems design; resource optimization for state and local special education leaders.
- **Ethics (CLE)**: Continuing Legal Education sessions for attorneys based on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct in the special education context.
- **Special Ed Connection Users Group**: Practical training and insider guidance for subscribers of LRP's Special Ed Connection online resource.

## Target Audience

- Special education directors and coordinators (state and local)
- Superintendents and assistant superintendents
- School attorneys and legal counsel
- Section 504 coordinators
- School psychologists and behavior specialists
- Principals and assistant principals
- Special education teachers and service providers
- Directors of private special education schools
- Regional special education coordinators

## Key Content Areas

- IDEA compliance and procedural requirements
- Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) standards
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Section 504 plan development and disability determinations
- Student discipline and behavioral intervention
- Federal and state education policy updates (including legislative and regulatory changes)
- Significant court decisions and litigation trends
- Special education program administration
- Assistive technology in special education
- LRE education practices

## Produced By

LRP Media Group  
Website: https://www.lrp.com  
Conference contact: conferences@lrp.com  
Phone: 1-800-341-7874

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