HIB and the Changing Legal Landscape
Original Broadcast Date: August 26, 2019
Cost: $40
As an Anti-Bullying Specialist, Anti-Bullying Coordinator or school administrator, you need to be ready on Day One of the school year to implement New Jersey's anti-bullying Bill of Rights. In this webinar, participants will learn about the latest developments, including the most recent case law on HIB, the new law related to restorative justice, the new requirement to teach about affirmative consent to sexual advances, and the latest guidance on parental rights under FERPA related to HIB investigation records. The session will also include a concise overview of key policies and procedures that should be in place related to HIB.
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Understanding Social Media Boundaries for Students and Staff
Original Broadcast Date: September 17, 2019
Cost: $40
In the age of social media, students and staff members are increasingly crossing boundaries and engaging in inappropriate communications. This webinar will provide an overview of how First Amendment law applies in the context of social media for both students and staff members. Participants will learn when social media posts may constitute cyberbullying and/or may potentially violate state or federal discrimination law. Participants will learn about the most recent case law and will understand their legal requirements for responding to social media posts.
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Student Investigations 101 - Getting to the Truth
Original Broadcast Date: October 8, 2019
Cost: $40
Getting to the truth in student investigations can be extremely difficult. This webinar will provide an overview of key strategies that should be used in addressing alleged student misconduct. It includes tips for effective questioning strategies, evidence management, working with parents and analyzing written statements.
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What's New In School Law? (Fall 2019) *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: October 10, 2019
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent school law developments affecting New Jersey’s public schools. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments which impact school district operations as well as a case law update including decisions of the Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey and Federal courts. Topics will include, but not be limited to, tenure and seniority, labor relations, increment withholding, HIB, student rights, school safety, OPMA and OPRA.
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What's New in HIB Law? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: November 13, 2019
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent legal developments in HIB affecting New Jersey’s public schools. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments involving New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and their impact on school district operations, staff and students. Participants will be provided with a case law update of recent HIB decisions of the Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey and Federal courts as well as emerging trends. Topics will include, but not be limited to, identifying acts of HIB, HIB procedures, board of education hearings, parent access to HIB information, the intersection of bullying and special education and the impact of the 2019 revised Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials on HIB reporting.
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Implicit Bias, Disproportionality, Discipline and the Law
Original Broadcast Date: November 19, 2019
Cost: $40
We all have implicit biases. But if we fail to recognize our biases and take concerted steps to mitigate their impact, they have the potential to lead to unfair and potentially discriminatory treatment of students, parents and staff. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the key legal requirements that are in place to ensure that all districts take thoughtful steps to recognize, reduce and respond to implicit biases and ensure that students and other stakeholders are treated fairly at all times.
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Education and Law Enforcement Working Together
Original Broadcast Date: December 17, 2019
Cost: $40
When schools and law enforcement have a strong working relationship everyone benefits. This webinar will provide an overview of the key provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement. Participants will develop a clear understanding of mandatory reporting requirements, appropriate means of information sharing, and best practices for working together to promote student safety.
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School Attorney Ethics 101 *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: December 19, 2019
Cost: $40
Join David Rubin and LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an introduction to the basic precepts of legal ethics that all school district counsel need to know; a great introductory course for attorneys new to the school law field and a terrific refresher for experienced school attorneys. Topics to be addressed include, who is the client, conflicts of interest, duties to adversaries, tribunals and third parties and much more.
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Hot Issues in School Law
Original Broadcast Date: January 14, 2020
Cost: $40
Every year there are major developments in school law that all school leaders need to know. This webinar will provide a summary of the latest case law, statutes, and regulations impacting schools, as well as the latest guidance from the New Jersey and U.S. Departments of Education. Topics to be addressed include tenure case review, new curricula and professional development requirements, the latest developments on HIB and student safety, and new requirements impacting staff rights and responsibilities.
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What's New in Tenure and Seniority Law? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: January 16, 2020
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent developments in tenure and seniority law for school employees. Since the U.S. Supreme Court Janus decision and the enactment of the Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act, New Jersey has seen an uptick in employment litigation in general and tenure and seniority litigation in particular. This webinar will highlight the recent case law including issues of tenure acquisition, non-renewal, reductions in force, seniority rights, tenure entitlements and tenure arbitration dismissal decisions.
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Developing Support Plans for At-Risk Students
Original Broadcast Date: February 11, 2020
Cost: $40
When students are dealing with major disruptions or traumatic events - whether they occur in the school, the home or other locations - it is critical that school districts plan to support those students as they seek to transition back into the school environment. This webinar will provide key tools to assist school districts in planning for the needs of students in various situations, including model plans for students involved in HIB incidents, students dealing with gender identity issues, students involved in dating violence incidents, students who may have missed time due to mental and/or physical health issues, and students struggling with school phobia.
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What's New in School Employment Law? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: February 12, 2020
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent developments in school employment law. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments affecting school employees and a school employment case law update. The case law update will include a discussion of the continuing impact of the U.S. Supreme Court Janus decision and the Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act on school employees and union membership in New Jersey. Case law topics to be considered include but are not limited to labor relations, tenure and seniority rights, HIB cases involving school employees, tenure arbitration cases and much more.