Educational institutions must comply with laws and regulations, satisfy employee expectations, and implement policies that foster learning and safety. Through this learning pathway, you will learn how to meet these mandatory administrative requirements.
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, June 30, 2022; 11:00 AM Eastern, Thursday, August 4, 2022; 11:00 AM Eastern or Tuesday, August 23, 2022; 11:00 AM Eastern
Human resources expert Teri Morning will reveal how you must revise policies and procedures to incorporate the latest laws and evolving regulations. You will learn how to treat educational employees fairly.
What You'll Learn
What specific FMLA policy changes must you make for 2022–23?
What are the unique leave requirements for schools?
What steps should you take to maximize government funding?
When is COVID-19 a reason for taking FMLA leave?
How should you administer intermittent leave?
When must you provide for emergency sick leave?
When are you required to engage in the ADA interactive process?
How should you make requests for employee medical information?
Higher education professional Dr. Lori Vaden will explain how to comply with FERPA while serving students in a remote learning environment. You will learn where to find resources and get answers to frequently asked questions.
What You'll Learn
What is FERPA?
How has FERPA evolved due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
What student privacy expectations must you meet today?
What FERPA training should you provide to all staff?
Where can you find resources to assist with FERPA compliance?
Equity experts Precious Green Gunter and Brandon Washington will explain the intersection of race discrimination and hairstyles. You will learn how to avoid illegal and hurtful policies and actions.
What You'll Learn
What is the history of racial discrimination based on hair?
What microaggressions are associated with this discrimination?
How do cultural appropriation and assimilation differ?
What health impacts and disparities does hair discrimination cause?
How should dress code policies ensure racial neutrality?
What discrimination laws relate to hair? What does the CROWN Act cover?
Discrimination law expert Melissa Fleischer will explain your legal requirements to prevent harassment. You will learn how to respect and protect your LGBTQ students, teachers, and other staff members.
Topics Covered:
How did landmark court decisions affect your obligations toward LBGTQ individuals?
Are sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination legally prohibited?
What are your legal requirements to protect LGBTQ students and employees?
What bathroom policies are lawful and appropriate?
What other transgender issues should you consider in policies and practices?
How can you use Pride Month to enact policy updates?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, June 30, 2022; 2:00 PM Eastern or Wednesday, July 13, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Dr. Jim Castagnera, a renowned attorney and labor relations expert, will explain how to respond to social activism among your employees. You will learn about common worker concerns and legal constraints.
What You'll Learn
What are the most prevalent demonstrations of employee activism?
What will the Dobbs decision add to the tumult?
How should you respond to employee activism?
How can you address a lack of race and gender representation in leadership?
What are the legal constraints of responding to employee activism?
What should you do when a union organizing drive is brewing?
How should you react when employees ask your organization to be more socially conscious?
