Manifestation Determinations & Placement Guidance from SPED Attorneys

Join two seasoned special education attorneys as they delve into the latest case law and legal guidance surrounding key topics in special education, including:
- Manifestation determinations
- Mental health assessments
- Legal considerations and cases involving non-public school and residential placements for students with significant mental health and behavioral needs.

This workshop is designed for school psychologists, counselors, special education administrators, and other professionals seeking to deepen their legal knowledge and practical skills in these critical areas.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise, stay compliant, and advocate effectively for your students!

Course Lessons

Misty Bonta

Misty Bonta is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) with over 16 years of experience working in various educational environments including public schools, continuation schools, specialized programs, and charter schools. Misty has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals and has a board certification in School Neuropsychology. She has additional certifications as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer. 

Misty is very passionate about neurodivergence and brain health. She provides strength-based and neuro-informed assessments and services in a compassionate and holistic approach. Each assessment is conducted with care and communication throughout the process is maintained. Her assessments will help identify areas of strength and areas of growth in order to create meaningful recommendations for treatment plans and research-based interventions. 
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