IDEA hearings continue to grow in complexity and, arguably, are becoming more litigious. Responsibility for a fair and timely hearing falls on the hearing officer. This full-day program examines aspects of the law and regulations, as well as practical considerations that are most critical to fulfilling a hearing officer’s duties. You’ll learn the latest on procedural requirements, plus a review of the most recent judicial decisions pertaining to due process hearings and significant substantive issues under the IDEA. The 32nd National Institute was held May 1-4, 2011 in Phoenix.