25th Annual Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) Conference

Robbins Schwartz attorneys Caroline A. Roselli, Laura M. Sinars, Zaria N. Udeh, Jessica T. Carbonaro, Claire E. Bufalino, and Hannah M. May will present at the 25th Annual IAASE Winter Conference for a series of insightful presentations.

Independent Education Evaluation: Navigating Parent Rights and District Obligations

This session will address the growing use of Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), clarifying parents’ rights, districts’ legal responsibilities, and common compliance pitfalls, while offering practical guidance for responding to IEE requests under IDEA.

Caroline A. Roselli, Partner

Jessica T. Carbonaro, Associate

Health Care or 504 Plan? Handling Complex and Unique Health and Medical Needs

This presentation will explain the legal differences between health care plans, 504 plans, and special education plans, and when students with unique health needs qualify for each. It will also address educator roles in plan decisions and use complex hypothetical scenarios to provide practical, real-world guidance.

Zaria N. Udeh, Partner

Hannah M. May, Associate

Clarity in Crisis: Understanding ISBE’s Updated RTO Guidance

This session will guide participants through the Illinois State Board of Education’s updated guidance on physical restraint, isolated time out, and time out (RTO), including key definitions, permissible use, and documentation and reporting requirements. Participants will learn when RTO may be necessary to ensure student safety and gain practical tips for procedural compliance.

Laura M. Sinars, Partner

Claire E. Bufalino, Associate