Mar7
The University of San Diego School of Law offers its Special Education Law and Advocacy Series (SELAS) each spring. The series includes six seminars, which may be taken individually or as a complete program. This specialized program educates participants about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other related laws. It includes an in-depth look at Regional Center services, charter schools, and also offers practical tips for special education advocacy. Past participants have included parents of children with disabilities, professionals working in related fields, school district staff, related services providers (such as speech and language pathologists), attorneys and others.
The seminars are taught by experienced special education attorneys as well as a licensed clinical psychologist. No textbook is required, and each seminar includes electronic handouts. Enrollment is flexible—participants may register for as many or as few seminars as they like to match their professional or personal goals.
Participants who complete the entire series—with their cameras on for each session—are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of San Diego School of Law. Viewing recordings alone does not qualify for certification. Although participants may spread the seminars across terms, all sessions must be completed within three years.
Registration Information
Seminars are open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Non Profit / Education / Government employees receive a discount of 25%. Please select the ticket labeled Non-Profit/Ed. You will be asked to submit your non-profit, school or branch affiliation for verification. Seminars are offered at no cost to USD Law students & USD employees.
Past Presenters Include:
Registration Categories & Cost (2026)
Each of the six, six-hour-long seminars may be taken individually, or the entire series may be purchased in full at a discounted rate.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full Series/6 seminars - Must be purchased in advance to receive discount | $500. |
| Individual Seminars (cost per seminar) | $100. |
| USD Law students & USD employees | Free |
** Non Profit / Education / Government employees receive a discount of 25%. Please select the ticket labeled Non-Profit/Ed. You will be asked to submit your non-profit or school affiliation for verification.
Format
SELAS will be offered virtually. A personalized, secure Zoom link will be sent the week of each lecture to the email address provided at registration. To qualify for seminar certification, participants are required to have their cameras turned on during the sessions.
Questions?
Please send all inquiries for this event to usdlawevent@sandiego.edu.