Shipman & Goodwin LLP Counselors at Law
2015 Education Legislation Summary:

An Overview of Statutory Changes
Affecting Connecticut School Districts

A Complimentary Workshop 
for Board Chairs, Superintendents,
Assistant Superintendents, Principals,
Assistant Principals and HR/Personnel Managers

NEW LOCATIONS:
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Hartford Marriott Downtown

Thursday, September 24, 2015
Sheraton Stamford Hotel

About the Workshop

In its 2015 session, the Connecticut General Assembly made a number of statutory changes that affect Connecticut school districts. This workshop is intended to give you an overview of some of the changes that were made in the area of education this year.

Workshop topics will include:

Expulsions for Students Preschool - Second Grade
Seclusion and Restraint
DCF Reporting Requirements
Vaccination Exemptions
Special Education Bill of Rights
Alternative Education
Bilingual Education Programs and ELL Student Services
Graduation Requirements
Chronic Absenteeism
Mastery Testing
Other legislation regarding Operations, Finance, Students and Employment

SEPTEMBER 17 - HARTFORD

Where:	Hartford Marriott Downtown	200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
	Capital Ballroom

Time:  	8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
	8:00 - 8:30 - Registration/breakfast
	8:30 - 10:30 - Workshop
Speakers:	Rebecca Santiago	Alyce Alfano http://shipmangoodwin.com/rsvp.aspx?Show=13490

SEPTEMBER 24 - STAMFORD

Where:	Sheraton Stamford Hotel
	    700 East Main Street, Stamford
	    Stamford Ballroom I
Time:  	    9:45 AM to 12:00 PM
	9:45 - 10:00 - Registration/breakfast
	10:00 - 12:00 - WorkshopSpeakers:	Andreana Bellach	Alyce Alfano http://shipmangoodwin.com/rsvp.aspx?Show=13491

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.
Each participant is invited to bring a guest(s) to the workshop. When registering, please register your guest(s) as well.  You may register online at the urls above or by clicking on the Events Tab and on the appropriate date on the calendar at www.shipmangoodwin.com.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis
*Please contact us in advance if there will be more than 4 attendees from your district.

Please register all attendees. You may also register online at www.shipmangoodwin.com for the appropriate date and session on our events calendar

DIRECTIONS to Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford

FROM I-91 SOUTH AND NORTH
Take Capital Area Exit 29A onto Whitehead Highway.  Take first exit (on right), Columbus Boulevard.  At light at end of exit, turn right onto Columbus Boulevard. Hotel and Convention Center are located on the right.

FROM I-84 EAST
Follow I-84 East to I-91 South. Take Capital Area Exit 29A onto Whitehead Highway.  Take first exit (on right), Columbus Boulevard.  At light at end of exit, turn right onto Columbus Boulevard. Hotel and Convention Center are located on the right.

FROM I-84 WEST
Follow I-84 West and take Downtown Hartford exit. This will take you onto the Founders Bridge. At end of bridge, take left onto Columbus Boulevard.  Hotel and Convention Center are on the left.

PARKING GARAGE
Enter garage at Convention Center from Columbus Boulevard or Grove Street and obtain ticket.  Ticket will be exchanged for a voucher (no charge) upon registration.

DIRECTIONS to Sheraton Stamford Hotel
700 East Main Street, Stamford

FROM I-95 SOUTH:
Take Exit 8, Elm Street. Turn right at light onto Elm Street. Turn right at 2nd light to Hotel, 700 East Main Street. 

FROM NYC I-95 NORTH:
Take Exit 8. Turn left on Atlantic Street, and then right at the third light onto Tresser Boulevard.  Turn left at third light onto Elm Street, and right at the second light to Hotel. 

PARKING GARAGE
Covered self parking facilities are provided. We will give you a parking pass upon registration.

OUR SCHOOL LAW PRACTICE: The collective scope of experience of Shipman & Goodwin’s School Law practice is evident in the number of clients who rely on us, and how often we’re called upon as an authority in education law. Our School Law attorneys represent over 100 local and regional school districts throughout Connecticut and in neighboring states. We also represent numerous private schools, colleges and universities statewide. To learn more, visit our school law site:

www.ctschoollaw.com

Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Counselors at Law
Hartford Stamford Greenwich Lakeville Washington, DC
www.shipmangoodwin.com