ConnCASE's Annual March Legal Conference

Join ConnCASE on Thursday, March 6th to Friday, March 7th, 2025 for our Annual Legal Conference with Keynote Speakers Attorney Deanna Arivett and Bob Hutchins.

Overview: This conference has been designed to provide participants with the most up to date legal information on Special Education.

Audience: District staff of central office and building administrators, other educators, and support services professionals are encouraged to attend.

Registration Information:

Registration Fees

$250 Member

$350 Non ConnCASE Members

Registration Includes: Breakfasts, Lunches, Networking Reception, Breaks, Parking

Payment Information:

ALL registration payments must be made via EventBrite by Credit Card Only. Those registrants who have paid in full will have space reserved. No refunds or cancellations will be accepted.

Hotel Information:

ConnCASE is offering a group discounted room rate. Please contact the hotel by phone at 800-HILTONS (445-8667) & ask for the CONNCASE Room Block. Online you can use the group code CASE25 or for the most convenience, they can use the weblink below.

Booking Link: https://group.hilton.com/ol7v85

AGENDA:

Thursday, March 6, 2025

8:00am Breakfast & Registration

9:00am Welcome & Introductions

9:15am Keynote Speaker: Attorney Deanna Arivett

The Year's Top Special Education Cases

10:45am BREAK

11:00am Keynote Speaker (contd.)

12:00pm LUNCH

1:00pm Keynote Speaker: Attorney Deanna Arivett

Artificial Intelligence: Using Robots in Special Education & Applied Behavior Analysis: Obligations of FAPE

2 :15pm BREAK

2:30pm Keynote Speaker: Attorney Deanna Arivett - contd.

4:00pm Networking Reception with our Vendors - PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT (all attendees will be given a ticket at registration - must be present to win)

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Friday, March 7, 2025

8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast

9:00am – 9:15am Welcome & Introductions - CT State Department of Education Updates

9:15am – 10:15am - Keynote Speaker Bob Hutchins “AI Beyond the Hype: Transforming Data Overload into Actionable Insights. Learn to Leverage AI as Your Ultimate Tool for Success!” - Speaker: Bob Hutchins

10:15am – 10:30am Break

10:30am – 12:00pm - Keynote Contd.

12:00pm Lunch with our Vendors

1:00pm Adjourn

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Thursday Keynote Speaker:

Attorney Deanna Arivett of Arivett Law Firm

Deanna Arivett is a private practitioner who exclusively represents public boards of education in Tennessee. Deanna's practice focuses on matters pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related state and federal laws. Deanna consults with clients on day-to-day legal matters and represents clients in litigation at both the administrative and federal court levels. In addition to legal representation, Deanna also enjoys providing professional development to school district staff at national conferences, state conferences, and at the local school level.

Prior to her legal career, Deanna practiced as a nationally certified school psychologist in public schools in both Tennessee and Ohio. Upon completion of her legal degree, Deanna went into private practice as an attorney with the Law Office of Melinda Jacobs PLLC (LOMJ). As an attorney with LOMJ, Deanna was mentored by a renowned special education attorney, Melinda Jacobs. Deanna’s unparalleled background provides her with unique insight and knowledge of the challenges faced by today’s school personnel.

Friday Keynote Speaker:

Bob Hutchins

Bob Hutchins is the Founder and President of Human Voice Media, providing AI advisory and marketing strategy solutions to enterprise businesses, educational organizations, and nonprofits. As the former founder and CMO of Buzzplant, Bob led digital campaigns for high-profile clients like Disney, Warner Brothers, and General Motors. An accomplished author of four books on media, technology, and marketing, he is also a sought-after expert featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. His 2022 TEDx Talk has surpassed one million views globally.

With a master’s degree in Behavioral and Organizational Psychology from London Metropolitan University (with Distinction) and as a PhD candidate at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in Barcelona, Bob’s research focuses on Generative AI and its cultural implications. His thesis, “Existential Echoes in Technological Evolution: From Audio-Visual to Generative AI,” explores how meaning-making evolves through technology.

“AI Beyond the Hype: Transforming Data Overload into Actionable Insights. Learn to Leverage AI as Your Ultimate Tool for Success!”

Learn how to move beyond the buzz of AI and tackle the challenge of data overload in special education. This session will demonstrate how administrators can transform complex data into actionable insights, leveraging AI as a practical and powerful tool to streamline processes, enhance outcomes, and drive success for students and educators alike. The session will also cover the cultural, organizational, and social challenges of AI and how to navigate them as administrators and leaders.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Boulevard, Stonington, United States