As an educator or adviser working within or with a private or independent school, you know that many of the laws applicable to publicly funded educational institutions don’t apply to you, and yet, you face many of the same challenges, plus more. It is critical that you have a clear understanding of the laws that govern you and the best practices that should guide your actions.
Developed in consultation with private & independent school operators/owners/associations as well as lawyers representing private & independent schools, this comprehensive day will look at the usual school law issues from this different perspective, while also addressing those issues unique to private and independent schools, including:
- Who can enroll a student? Do both parents need to be on the contract? What happens when families separate/divorce and there are no rulings on paper about custody?
- Admissions requirements – can it be refused when there is no entrance exam?
- Collecting tuition – can report cards/transcripts be held back when tuition is outstanding?
- What are the laws around ending a contract or expelling a student?
- The rights of non-custodial parents
- Fundraising – what are the applicable laws?
- Duty to accommodate special needs students – what’s the standard?
- Field trips & incident reports – what permission forms are required? Best practices?
Faculty
Chair
- Eric Roher, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
- Faculty TBA
Fees
Fees include attendance, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. Group discounts are available. Please inquire about financial assistance.
Group Discounts for CLE Programs
Please note that the group discount is only available when paying 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 program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, 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 $75 administration fee) is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 14 days prior to the program date. No other refund is available.
FAQs
Have questions? Read our FAQs.
Program Details
Questions on program registration?
Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca
Program Lawyer
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact:
Myrsini Zacharakis
mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca
Program Details
- Date & Time
November 7, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT
In Person & Webcast
- Location
Osgoode Professional
Development Centre,
1 Dundas St. W., 26th Floor
Toronto, ON
- Fee per Delegate
$545 plus HST
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Printable Registration Form
Download Printable Registration FormEligible CPD Credit Hours
Who Should Attend
- School Administrators
- Teachers
- Supervisory Officers
- School trustees
- Directors of Education
- School board staff
- Representatives from Federations, the Ministry of Education, and Ontario College of
- Teachers
- Advocates for students and parents
- Legal practitioners – education law practitioners
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Hotels & Parking
If you require accommodations in downtown Toronto, OsgoodePD has arranged Corporate Rates with several hotels within walking distance of our downtown conference centre.
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