This session will discuss many aspects of shortened school days of students with disabilities. Districts need to carefully consider when a shortened school day is appropriate to address a student’s disability related needs. This conversation will be based on Information Update Bulletin 24.01: Shortened School Day, as well as on common errors related to shortened school days seen in complaint decisions.

Presenters:

Mike Hickey is a School Administration Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction. He has been with the department for 11 years and a member of the Special Education Team since 2019. He focuses on special education legal compliance as an IDEA state complaint investigator.

Eric Kestin is a School Administration Consultant with the Department of Public Instruction. He focuses on advising districts, families and other stakeholders on compliance and best practices with federal and state law around special education. He previously worked for the Madison Metropolitan School District. as the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator. Mr. Kestin has over 25 years of mediation, conflict management and training experience.

Organization: Department of Public Instruction

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn when it is appropriate to consider a shortened day schedule. Attendees will learn topics to discuss at the IEP team meeting when considering a shortened day schedule.