Critical and Emerging Issues in School Law for K-12 Education Professionals

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Using case studies and real life examples, this OsgoodePDprogram has been developed by education law experts to provide you with an understanding of the most pertinent legal issues that confront educational leaders and their legal advisors. You will acquire knowledge and strategies which you can apply immediately. The program written materials will act as a valuable resource long after the course is over.

Topics will include:

• How the Charter and the Human Rights Code impact your day-to-day decisions, including disability discrimination, religious accommodation and freedom of expression
• Understanding mental health law issues in schools
• Family law issues including rights of child/parent, custody & access, child protection, foster care, homelessness
• Student discipline best practices on the front-lines
• Privacy rights and search and seizure issues in schools
• Police protocols & the Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Your role and responsibilities in relation to the dangers and impact of cyberspace

PLUS! You will gain valuable insights by participating in break-out sessions with your colleagues and education law experts on day 2. In small groups, you will discuss and analyze case studies that will reinforce your understanding of the issues and provide you with best practices and tools you can easily put into practice.

Chairs

• Robert G. Keel, Keel Cottrelle LLP
• The Hon. Marvin A. Zuker, Associate Professor, Leadership, Higher & Adult Education, University of Toronto, OISE

Agenda

Fees

Fees include attendance, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments.

Group Discounts for CPD Programs

OsgoodePD offers group rates for both on site and webcast formats. Please note these are only available when registering for members of the same organization, at the same time, and payment is made with one invoice.

Program Changes

We will make every effort to present the certificate program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the dates, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.

Cancellations and Substitutions

Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute a full refund (less $150 administration fee) is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 5 days prior to the program date. No other refund is available.

FAQs

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Program Details

Questions on program registration?
Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca

Questions on the program content?
Please contact the Program Lawyer:
Myrsini Zacharakis at mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca