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 75 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, April 13, 2023; 4:30 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will take you step-by-step through the underlying case law. You will learn practical strategies to navigate this sensitive area.
What You'll Learn
What documents are “education records”?
When may you disclose records with or without student consent?
May you disclose records under health or safety emergencies?
How must you track record requests and disclosures?
When may you disclose records involving multiple students?
What technology issues and information security controls should you consider?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, April 20, 2023; 4:30 PM Eastern
Behavior specialist Ryan Jeffery will share practical techniques for working with students who demand too much attention. You will learn how to help them focus on instructional goals and overcome their distracting behaviors.
What You'll Learn
Why do some students demand more attention?
What specific language should you use in talking with these students?
Should consequences differ for students who take too much time?
How can you help students focus, work independently, and be self-sufficient?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, March 30, 2023; 4:30 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will help you identify legal risks inherent in school security and potential liability for breaches. You will learn when and how to search students and their property.
Topics Covered
When may you search students and their personal property?
May you seize dangerous or distracting items?
Does your duty to maintain safety outweigh students’ rights?
What laws apply to school security? What policies should you adopt?
What guidance have agencies and associations provided?
How do searches by school officials differ from searches by law enforcement?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will distill the new laws that protect pregnant and nursing employees. You will learn how to update your organization’s policies and protocols.
Topics Covered:
What do the new laws entail?
How does the FLSA cover break time for nursing mothers?
How does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 protect employees today?
What reproductive and childbirth-related conditions does the ADA cover?
What guidance does the EEOC provide on caregiver discrimination?
How does the FMLA cover pregnancy, IVF, surrogates, and other situations?
What mental health protections relate to pregnancy and childbirth?
What workplace safety considerations relate to pregnant employees?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will take you step-by-step through how to appropriately address appeal decision-making within the Title IX grievance process. You will learn how to draft complete and thorough decisions on appeals.
What You'll Learn
How should you address an appeal filed on a written determination?
What notice of appeal must you provide to the parties?
What are eligible bases for appeal?
How should parties respond to an appeal?
What common issues arise when reviewing appeals?
How should you convey the final decision to the parties?
Education law expert Jim Castagnera will explain what the First Amendment’s religious “establishment” and “free exercise” provisions mean, according to the Supreme Court and the U.S. Department of Education. You will learn how to establish appropriate policies and practices for holidays in your school.
Topics Covered
Is prayer acceptable during non-instructional time? Classes?
May students organize prayer groups and religious activities?
Are moments of silence acceptable during student assemblies?
How should you handle religious objections to policies?
How must attendance policies accommodate religious activities?
What are the Title VII religious-discrimination rights of school employees?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will help you identify the legal risks of threat assessments for students with disabilities. You will learn how to update your policies and procedures.
What You'll Learn
What laws apply to threat assessments?
How should you modify your practices to adhere to the latest guidance?
What procedures impact any threat assessment process?
How should you make manifestation determinations and changes of placement?
What are the best practices for accurate results?
How can you identify students before their behaviors present a threat?
Behavior specialist Ryan Jeffery will share practical techniques for working with students who assault you. You will learn how to help them focus on instructional goals and overcome their anger.
What You'll Learn
How should you react in the moment when a student assaults you?
When is it necessary to involve administrators or law enforcement?
What techniques are effective for rebuilding the relationship?
What steps can you take to facilitate positive interactions?
Educational law expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will show you how to think and act more effectively in the face of the acute challenge of student violence. You will learn how to prevent and address threats.
What You'll Learn
What are the root causes of the K-12 student violence crisis?
How can you identify and track troubled students who may pose a threat?
What training should you provide to staff to respond to threats?
What role can anti-bullying policies and practices play?
What immediate precautions can you take against mass-shooting incidents?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will detail the legal aspects of addressing student-athlete mental health. You will learn practical solutions to minimize any liability related to helping these students.
What You'll Learn
How do mental health issues affect athletes?
What duty do school officials have to protect students from self-injury?
Should you warn others that specific students are at risk?
What are the legal aspects of suicide prevention?
How do confidentiality laws relate to mental health concerns?
What obligations do you have to accommodate students with mental illnesses?
Title IX expert Richard Verstegen will outline the rights afforded to students from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions. You will learn how to adapt to the new guidance from the Department of Education.
What You'll Learn
What assistance must schools provide to pregnant students?
When are pregnant and parenting students entitled to accommodations?
Which laws protect pregnant students, including from harassment?
How can you ensure students are able to participate in programs fully?
What changes should you make now to prepare for the proposed regulations?
How will you need to adjust notice requirements and grievance procedures?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will help you identify legal risks inherent in school security issues. You will learn how to enhance safety and avoid liability for any breaches.
What You'll Learn
How can you identify which students are carrying weapons?
What steps should you take to monitor student behavior?
What laws apply to school security?
What guidance have agencies and associations provided to schools?
How should you respond to the report of a gun at school?
What are the best practices for working with law enforcement?
