2024 Student Rights Conference General Education Course will benefit parents/guardians of school-age children, as well as K-12 educators and attorneys in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
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Session 1 – Student’s Point of View: A Different Perspective on Student Challenges, w/ Mark A. Weiker, Esq.
From the experiences of a student rights attorney, this session will provide insight into the challenges that middle and high school students face in navigating school rules and avoiding discipline. The presenter will explore societal pressures and common disciplinary traps for students and provide theories on why student discipline rates are (again) increasing.
Session 2 – The Shifting Landscape in Parent-Protected Speech, w/ Renee A. Stromski, Esq. and Coriann Gastol, Esq.
This presentation will explore the evolving legal framework surrounding the rights of parents to express their views within educational settings. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the boundaries of parental speech under the new 6th Circuit case law and will understand the practical implications for educators, administrators, and parents.
Session 3 – Know Your Rights: Education Records Laws in the Context of Public Records, w/ Mark A. Weiker, Esq.
This session will cover student and parent rights regarding access to education records and privacy of education records, placed in the context of public records.
Session 4 – Effective Strategies for Reporting and Addressing Bullying & Harassment, w/ Jessica N. Moore, Esq. and Coriann Gastol, Esq.
This presentation will focus on the laws governing bullying and harassment in K12 schools. The presenters will discuss the requirements that schools must follow when bullying is reported. You will also learn best tips and strategies for drafting a comprehensive bullying complaint and for enforcing bullying and harassment laws and district-level policies.
Session 5 – Detention, Suspension, Expulsion: Navigating K-12 Student Discipline, w/ Jessica N. Moore, Esq. and Renee A. Stromski, Esq.
Join us as we explore the nuances of detention, suspension, and expulsion procedures, focusing on the rights and responsibilities of both students and parents. This presentation is designed to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate student discipline challenges in K-12 settings.
Session 6 – Swipe Right: Legal Insights for Parents in the World of Sexting + Social Media, w/ Ruth Pack-Adler, Esq. and Megan N. Mitchell, Esq.
Attend this session to learn about the impact of social media on the lives of students. We will address the importance of caution and awareness in your student’s internet presence and how the improper utilization of social media networks like Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and more can lead to legal consequences for students.
Session 7 – Title IX Sex-Based Harassment; School Obligations, w/ Mark A. Weiker, Esq. and Liz K. Abdnour, Esq.
In this session you will learn about overarching Title IX principles, rules, procedures and policies. Learn how to navigate the Title IX process and understand student rights under Title IX, whether as a victim or accused party. This session will also include information on the new Title IX regulations scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2024, as well as information on what states have halted enforcement through legal action.
Session 8 – School Choice, Open Enrollment, & Special Ed Scholarships, w/ Danielle E. Randolph, M.Ed, Ed.S., and Mark A. Weiker, Esq.
In Ohio and Michigan, parents have several options when it comes to their child’s education. School choice refers to the concept and policy framework that allows parents or guardians to select the educational institution that best suits their child’s needs and preferences. It offers families options beyond their assigned public school, including charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, homeschooling, online schools, and sometimes even public school options outside of their designated district (open enrollment). Families living in Ohio have an added component of school choice with the availability of several scholarship opportunities through the Ohio Department of Education.
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