Professional evaluation personnel frequently manage complex disciplinary mandates alongside their standard caseloads, particularly when administrative priorities require the immediate scheduling of a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR). Navigating the MDR process presents unique challenges for evaluators, who must support campus leadership in maintaining organizational order while ensuring strict adherence to federal and state compliance standards. Elvin Houston, a distinguished school attorney with extensive experience in special education litigation, offers comprehensive legal guidance and practical strategies to assist evaluators in managing these high-stakes meetings. This session provides expert analysis on various procedural aspects—ranging from efficient scheduling to facilitating consensus during conflicting team deliberations—delivered with professional insight to ensure staff can navigate the process with confidence and return their focus to broader educational objectives.

Registered participants will receive the Zoom the day prior to the session.