Our school law seminars and webinars offer invaluable professional development opportunities and CLE credit for school lawyers. These programs are presented by school law practitioners for school law practitioners and target your professional needs.
School Law Seminar
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COSA’s Fall School Law Seminar will be held virtually October 10, 12, 17, 19.
School Law Webinars
COSA presents webinars on topics of critical interest to public school districts and their legal counsel. COSA members receive discounts for these online opportunities.
COSA is dedicated to providing high-quality continuing legal education (CLE) sessions to attorneys. We established a financial hardship policy for attorneys who are unable to participate due to financial reasons but are interested in our course offerings. Please submit your request according to the guidelines noted on the Financial Hardship form and contact COSA’s Director if there are questions.
Happy Birthday, Section 504!
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Where have we been, and where are we going with Section 504? As Section 504 has evolved through case law, OCR decisions, and the like, what do we expect for Section 504’s impact on school districts and school attorneys in the 2020s? What will the pending regulatory changes bring? What do all school attorneys need to know about these changes? Participants will come away understanding the key trends in decisional law; being prepared for current expectations from OCR for school district decisions; and updated on recent regulatory proposals or changes.
Host: Sonja Trainor, Managing Director, Legal Advocacy, NSBA
Presenter: Brandon Wright, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Monticello, IL
How to Guide School District Investigations into Allegations of Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation, and Hazing
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
A Title IX investigator and former Title IX coordinator and prosecutor reviews specific steps to help school districts limit harassment and bullying through appropriate policies, reporting mechanisms, investigations and prevention plans. Focusing on the importance of being trauma informed, collecting data, and establishing tailored prevention efforts, the presenter will describe the process of resolving school disciplinary matters related to bullying, harassment, intimidation and hazing from the initial report through the resolution of the matter.
Host: Jordan Cooper, Senior Staff Attorney, NSBA
Presenter: Betsy Smith, Director, Title IX Services, Institutional Compliance Solutions, Chattanooga, TN
NSBA Supreme Court and National School Law Update
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
In this annual webinar event, NSBA’s Legal Team will report the latest school law related cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during the current (2022-2023) term, and point to key cases coming up in the term ahead. We’ll let you know about federal court activity on "hot button" issues affecting school district policies and operations. Discussion items will cover a variety of issues, such as liability, student rights, and employee rights.
Host: Sonja Trainor, Managing Director of Legal Advocacy, NSBA
Presenter: Francisco Negrón, Chief Legal Officer, NSBA, Sonja Trainor, Managing Director, Legal Advocacy; Tammy Carter and Jordan Cooper, NSBA Senior Staff Attorneys
Evolving Legal Framework Regarding Transgender Students
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
The ever-changing and much-watched legal framework regarding transgender students continues to evolve across multiple contexts. The U.S. Department of Education has issued proposed (and soon final) rules addressing athletic eligibility and sex based discrimination, as well as guidance materials. States have passed laws on athletic participation and medical treatment. Federal courts have weighed in on bathroom access policies and staff religious accommodations. Given these developments, can school attorneys finally give school district clients “the big picture”? Is there one? Join the presenters for a detailed update and thoughtful synthesis of current legal standards regarding transgender students in K-12 public schools.
Host: Tammy Carter, Senior Staff Attorney, NSBA
Presenter: Farnaz Farkish Thompson, Maricris Prendingue, Daniel C. Masakayan, and Sarah K. Wake, McGuire Woods
Fees:
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Regular (Non-Member) |
COSA Member |
State Association |
Individual Webinar |
$139 |
$99 |
$49 |
Webinar Bundle | $223 | $159 | $79 |