1. Connecting Students with Tools
for School Success
ORGANIZATION
COLUMBIA SC
US POSTAGE
Please join us for our annual education law and
NONPROFIT
PERMIT 164
PAID
policy update for advocates working with students
and their families. This year’s training will provide
informational sessions on not only legal tools for
helping students but also programmatic supports
available in South Carolina schools that support their Connecting Students
academic achievement.
School Finance Update: with Tools
The issue of adequate funding for our state’s
public schools has been widely debated in courts, for School Success
the legislature, and among citizens. At this year’s
training, you’ll receive basic information on how our
finance system works and on budget cuts and other
Training
changes that are impacting students and schools.
Special Education: Mashburn Construction Company, Inc.
Working with students with disabilities involves 1820 Sumter Street | Columbia, SC 29201
learning complex laws to help parents fully access
their student’s protections. This year, we will provide
training on developing effective Section 504 plans, Friday, March 9, 2012
utilizing other applicable laws to help students, and 9:00 am - 4:15 pm
offer other practical tips and tools.
Bullying:
Studies have shown that nearly one in five students
in an average classroom is experiencing bullying in
some way. Bullying of students has a wide-ranging
impact on the climate of the school and community.
You will receive practical training on how to work
with and advocate for students who are being
bullied.
Charter Schools:
These independent public schools are growing in
number and type across our state. Charters are
able to provide education in a more flexible and
regulation-free environment. At this year’s training,
charter school officials will provide an overview of
opportunities available to students.
Other Resources:
In these challenging economic times, where can
students and families turn for educational supports?
You will receive an up-to-date overview of programs
and services available to students in South Carolina
school districts, as well as a review of changing
education policies that impact the clients you serve.
*Please note that participating private attorneys, excluding
presenters, will be required to accept a pro bono case from the SC
Bar Pro Bono Program within the 12 month following this CLE. Any
attorney, who is contracted to accept a case and fails to fulfill his
obligation, will be charged the balance owed for the price of a SC
Bar CLE on their dues statement with the funds going to the SC Bar.

2. Directions to AGENDA
Mashburn Construction Company
1820 Sumter Street Connecting Students
Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Registration Form
with Tools
Connecting Students with
Parking available behind building
for School Success
From 126 / I-26 East
Tools for School Success
Training 2012 Training 2012
Greenville / Spartanburg:
From I-385 South/I-26 East, take the 8:30 - 8:45 Registration
I-126 East exit, EXIT 108B, on the LEFT toward Mashburn Construction Company
8:55 – 9:00 Welcome and Orientation 1820 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201
DOWNTOWN/COLUMBIA. Merge onto US-76 East. Amanda Adler
Turn RIGHT onto SUMTER ST, just past MAIN ST. SC Appleseed Friday, March 9, 2012
1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT. 9:00 am - 4:15 pm
9
:00 – 10:00 School Finance 101
Laura Hart
From I-26 West Duff, White, and Turner Please arrive early for registration.
Charleston: 1
0:00 – 10:45 District Resources for Students
From I-26 West towards COLUMBIA, take the I-126 Sabrina Moore Name _ ____________________________________
exit, EXIT 108B, on the LEFT toward DOWNTOWN/ SC Department of Education
COLUMBIA. Merge onto US-76 East. Turn RIGHT onto Organization_ _______________________________
SUMTER ST, just past MAIN ST. 1
0:45 – 11:00 Break
1
1:00 – 12:30 Developing High-Quality Section Address____________________________________
1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT.
504 Plans for Students City_______________ State____ ZIP_____________
From I-20 West Tanya Inabinet
PRO-Parents of South Carolina Telephone__________________________________
Florence:
From I-20 West, merge onto I-77 S via EXIT 73A 1
2:30 – 1:15 Lunch Break (Lunch Provided)
E-mail_ ____________________________________
toward COLUMBIA. Turn RIGHT onto ELMWOOD 1:15 – 2:15 Working with Students
AVE/US-76. Turn LEFT onto SUMTER ST. Experiencing Bullying Bar Number ________________________________
1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT. Kimaka Nichols-Graham
SC Legal Services Registration Fee: $45.00
From I-20 East 2:15 – 3:15 Charter Schools in South Carolina
Dana Reed Please make payable to:
Aiken: SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
From I-20 E, merge onto I-26 E/US-76 E via EXIT 64A SC Public Charter School District
toward COLUMBIA. Take the I-126 E exit, EXIT 108B, 3:00 – 3:15 Break Lunch is included in registration fee.
on the LEFT toward DOWNTOWN/COLUMBIA. Merge 3:15 – 4:00 Other Issues for Advocates **_______ I need a vegetarian meal.
onto US-76 E. Turn RIGHT onto SUMTER ST, just past Working with Students
MAIN ST. Amanda Adler Please note that space is limited to 35 registrants.
1820 SUMTER ST is on the LEFT. SC Appleseed
Return completed registration and fee no later than
4:00 – 4:15 Evaluations and Wrap-Up March 2, 2012 to:
SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Post Office Box 7187 | Columbia, SC 29202 SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Phone: (803) 779-1113 | Fax: (803) 779-5951 PO Box 7187
E-mail: sberk@scjustice.org Columbia, SC 29202
www.scjustice.org This seminar will be submitted for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal
Education credit.