Discrimination based on sex is illegal in education programs. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 solidifies protections for students and staff, spanning almost every aspect of schools, from recruiting to harassment. These sessions provide detailed guidance for interpreting and applying Title IX requirements.
4 Sessions scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, December 5 - Thursday, December 8, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern, or Monday, January 16 - Thursday, January 19, 2023; 4:30 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will help you identify the important implications of Title IX on your school. You will learn how to adopt appropriate policies, fulfill training requirements, and incorporate effective investigation techniques.
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Benefits of Certification
Address all Title IX issues that arise in your school or school district
Master new regulations and prepare for expected changes
Protect your school district from potential legal liability
Prove your expertise to employers, colleagues, students, parents, and regulators with your Title IX Coordinator Certification
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, January 17, 2023; 1:30 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will explain the critical employment issues for school coaches. You will learn how to avoid potential legal or political problems.
What You'll Learn
What legal and employment issues involve coaches?
How should you set compensation and evaluate performance?
What elements of conduct should you define?
What input should you get from parents, students, and the community?
How do standards impact discipline or discharge?
How can you address outside activities and conflicts of interest?
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?
Leading education law expert Richard Verstegen will help teachers and other school staff understand the tremendous implications of Title IX on your school. They will learn the policies and procedures they must follow and review case studies of common issues.
What You'll Learn
What are the history, purpose, and scope of Title IX?
What procedures should teachers follow related to Title IX concerns?
How does it cover athletics, pregnancy, employment, and LGBTQ students?
How should school staff members adapt based on the 2022 changes?
What specific steps must all school staff members take to avoid discriminating?
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?
Title IX expert Rick Verstegen will share his detailed secrets for writing fantastic reports. You will learn how to fly through your next mandatory Title IX documents with ease and accuracy.
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will take you step-by-step through how to appropriately respond to NIL issues in your school. You will learn the current NCAA rules, related legal issues, and how legislation could affect high school students.
What You'll Learn
How do new NIL rules affect high school student-athletes?
What role should schools play in NIL compensation?
What impact could new NCAA rules have on your school?
Should you begin to incorporate NIL issues in your athletics policies?
How do the NCAA guidelines affect recruiting of K-12 students?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will distill the critical points from the 701-page proposal for amendments to Title IX regulations. You will learn how to update your policies and procedures before the new rules take effect.
What You'll Learn
What are the most impactful changes to Title IX regulations?
How will they affect your school?
How has the definition of sex-based harassment changed?
What actions are schools required to take to end sex discrimination?
What grievance procedures will you need to follow?
Title IX expert Richard Verstegen will show you how to conduct a self-audit of your athletics program to ensure compliance. You will learn how to review participation, funding, competition, facilities, and other areas where schools often make mistakes.
What You'll Learn
What is the focus of the latest Title IX guidance?
What is the three-prong test? How does it apply to athletics?
How does Title IX relate to coaches, practices, and facilities?
What should your policies include to ensure Title IX compliance?
What must you consider before adding or eliminating a sport?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will explain the essential aspects of developing an athletic code, including addressing academic standards, drug and alcohol use, and other expectations. You will learn how to avoid legal and political pitfalls surrounding the enforcement of code violations.
What You'll Learn
How can you develop a broad student athletic code?
What current legal issues should you consider and address?
What expectations inside and outside the classroom should you set?
What elements of accountability and penalties are appropriate?
Title IX expert Rick Verstegen will share insights into the upcoming updates and protections for transgender students. You will learn how to update your policies and practices to prepare to comply.
What You'll Learn
What will the new Title IX regulations likely include?
What are your legal obligations to welcome and affirm LGBTQ students?
Do transgender athletes have an advantage? Is it fair in the eyes of the law?
How are schools’ requirements for sexual harassment investigations changing?
What is the impact of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia on higher education?
What can you learn from pending transgender discrimination complaints?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will review the most important legal issues confronting schools and dress codes for students. You will learn how to implement best practices and address student objections.
What You'll Learn
How does Title IX apply to dress codes?
How is the 4th Circuit ruling representative of growing case law?
What best practices do recent cases reveal?
What is the history of gender-based dress codes?
What key provisions govern schools’ rights to set rules for dress?
How can you balance First Amendment rights with disruptive clothing choices?
