Conferences, Professional Development & Seminars

For more than 20 years, Dr. Lowry-Fritz had conducted seminars, professional development, and continuing education for administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, parents, parent groups, medical professionals, and policy-makers.

Past selected conferences presentations include:

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“Establishing the Framework of Special Education Law,” National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education 

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“I.E.P.:  Involve.  Every.  Parent.,” Rockford, Illinois Community Presentation

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“ADA Compliance in the College Classroom,” Rock Valley College Faculty Development Day

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“Using Universal Design in the College Classroom,” Rock Valley College Faculty Development Day

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“Teaching College Students With Autism,” College of DuPage In-Service Conference

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“The Education of Children With Disabilities: U.S. Law and Policy,” U.S. – Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), U.S. Department of State Grant

 

“Hope Springs Eternal:  Court-Initiated Reform in the Development of Special Education Policy,” Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL

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“Navigating the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act:  Optimizing Individualized Education Programs for Students With Special Needs,” International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference 

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“The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Students With ‘Other Health Impairments’ (OHI) Eligibility:  Optimizing Special Education and Related Services For Students with Medical Needs,” Epilepsy Foundation Annual Conference, Chicago, IL

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“Special Education Law and Individualized Education Plans,” National Center for Project Access, Washington, D.C.

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“The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Students with ‘Emotional Disturbance’ (ED) Eligibility:  Optimizing Special Education and Related Services for Students with Mental Health Needs,” National Alliance for Mental Illness

 

“Every Team Needs A Captain:  Taking A Leadership Role on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Teams,” Council for Exceptional Children, Illinois Subdivision of the Division for Early Childhood, Biennial Sharing A Vision Conference

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“Incorporating A Special Education Perspective Into Your Medical Practice:  Serving the ‘Whole” Child Through Knowledge of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)”, American Academy of Pediatrics Illinois Medical Home Project Conference