You may join webinars at scheduled times, providing the opportunity for you to interact directly with the expert presenter and other attendees. This interactive format enables you to get the latest information as soon as it is available.
5 Sessions scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26, 2022; 4:30 PM Eastern
Lifelong educator Jessica Camacho will detail the essential steps toward creating a positive school experience for all. You will learn how to orchestrate a return from the summer that enables all students to thrive throughout the school year.
Benefits of Certification
Create brave spaces for dialogue and change
Identify shortcomings in diversity, equity, and inclusion
Redefine practices to ensure all students are valued and heard
Demonstrate your understanding and accelerate your career
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.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?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, August 23, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern
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?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, August 25, 2022; 12:00 PM Eastern
Educational law expert Rick Verstegen will distill the critical points from the Kennedy v. Bremerton School Dist. Decision. You will learn how to adapt to comply.
What You'll Learn
How does the decision affect employee speech in schools?
How will this decision impact religious practices by employees?
What actions can schools take to address religious actions by employees?
How should you update policies?
What tests can help determine the appropriateness of speech?
How can schools avoid Establishment Clause violations while allowing speech?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, August 29, 2022; 12:30 PM Eastern
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?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, August 29, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern
Internationally recognized educator Frank W. Baker will showcase a new education website and graphic novel designed to overcome disinformation and help teach this complex subject. You will learn which information is critical and how to engage students to learn it.
What You'll Learn
What Holocaust disinformation do students often read and hear?
Why has this become a big issue now, prompting a 2022 UN resolution?
What misconceptions abound today?
What do international surveys reveal students fail to understand?
What does media literacy mean?
Where can you find primary sources and personal narratives?
How can you engage students to learn about the Holocaust?
4 Sessions scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, August 29 - Thursday, September 1, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will explain how to conduct Title IX investigations for your school. You will learn how to follow the latest regulations and incorporate effective investigation techniques.
Sessions Include:
Title IX Investigations In General
Title IX Investigations Related To Sexual Discrimination
Title IX Investigations Involving Sexual Harassment
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, September 6, 2022; 4:00 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?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, September 8, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern
Behavior specialist Ryan Jeffery will share practical techniques for working with students with anxiety. You will learn how to help them focus on instructional goals and overcome their fears.
What You'll Learn
What specific language can you use?
What refocusing techniques are effective?
Should you provide differentiated consequences for students with anxiety?
How should you interface with students who have extreme fears?
How can you provide an outlet for students to overcome their worries?
What steps can you take to facilitate positive interactions?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, September 12, 2022; 4:30 PM Eastern
Richard Verstegen, a veteran education attorney will guide you through best practices associated with child find activities. You will learn how to comply with today’s legal requirements and avoid errors.
What You'll Learn
When is IDEA’s child find requirement implicated?
Who can initiate the special education process?
What referral practices should you establish?
What roles do RTI and similar pre-referral procedures play?
What constitutes a comprehensive evaluation under the IDEA?
What rights do parents have to challenge district evaluations?
How should districts document the results of special education evaluations?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, September 13, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern
Behavior specialist Ryan Jeffery will share practical techniques for working with students with executive functioning disorders. You will learn how to help them overcome these challenges to complete tasks and interact positively with others.
What You'll Learn
How can you identify students with executive functioning disorders?
What refocusing techniques are effective?
Should you provide differentiated consequences for these students?
What techniques can help students complete tasks?
How can you minimize frustration for students who are struggling in these ways?
What steps can you take to facilitate positive interactions with others?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, September 14, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will show you step-by-step how to write investigation reports for various scenarios involving formal complaints of sexual harassment in K-12 schools. You will learn how to incorporate procedural steps, draft findings of fact, and address inconsistencies in testimony.
What You'll Learn
What are the legal requirements for Title IX investigation reports?
What steps must your investigation include?
What unbiased questions should you ask to gather information?
How should you structure reports?
How must you consider responses for parties before finalizing a report?
What legal issues arise during Title IX investigation report writing?
