School Law for K-12 Education Professionals

Gain a detailed understanding of the legal issues, complexities and challenges facing today’s education professionals. Attend this program and you will:

  • Get a comprehensive overview of your legal obligations, risks and responsibilities
  • Discover practical strategies for minimizing exposure to liability
  • Learn and understand the requirements of Bill 157, Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act
  • Learn practical strategies for complying with the Ontario Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy
  • Be informed and get practical advice on how to prepare for the new obligations under Bill 168
  • Get answers to your questions on student disciplinary investigations, harassment, privacy rights, search and seizure issues, bullying and more!

Keynote Speaker
The Hon. R. Roy McMurtry, O.C., O.Ont, Q.C., Chancellor, York University

Chairs
Robert G. Keel, Keel Cottrelle LLP

Professor Theresa Shanahan, Faculty of Education, York University

OPD Program Lawyer

Myrsini Rovos

mrovos@osgoode.yorku.ca