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Are you equipped to tackle the issues affecting classrooms today?
Professionals across the Education sector—from educators, to administrators, to school board officials and lawyers—are dealing with rapidly-shifting policies every day. In this dynamic context, you need a solid understanding of the laws governing the education system.
The education environment you work in is more demanding than ever. The Ontario school system and its governing legal framework continues to evolve as new challenges and issues arise. Using case studies and real-life examples, this OsgoodePD program has been developed by experts in education law to provide a foundation in the most pertinent legal issues confronting educational professionals and legal advisors today.
You will learn strategies and gain knowledge that you can apply immediately. Long after the course is over, the course materials will serve as a valuable resource.
This is a required course for the Certificate in Education Law. Due to administrative changes, all required and elective courses for the Certificate must be completed by August 31, 2024.
What You’ll Learn
How to apply Equity & Anti-Racism principles in the Education context
Understanding mental health law issues in schools
How the Charter and the Ontario Human Rights Code impact your day-to-day decisions, such as disability rights, religious accommodations, and freedom of expression
Family law issues affecting schools, such as rights of the child and the parent, custody and access, child protection, foster care, and homelessness
Privacy rights and search and seizure issues in schools
Police protocols in schools and the Youth Criminal Justice Act
Your role and responsibilities in relation to the dangers of cyberspace
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
Faculty
Program Chairs
Nicola Simmons
Partner, Keel Cottrelle LLP
Alex Battick
Principal Lawyer, Battick Legal Advisory
Instructors
Agenda
View the program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
Register
Recorded: Feb 22, 2024
$995 + TAX
Printable registration form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 9h 55m |
|---|---|
| EDI | 1h |
| Total | 10h 55m |
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