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June 1) instructional program as well as student/school Developing Socially and
data use to identify which students are struggling and
need supplemental/more intensive support. We will Emotionally Healthy Students
HIB Law: Year in Review help you identify and organize resources to provide (PSEL Standards 3 and 5)
the support in the most effective manner.
Jun. 3, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA Jun. 17, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm
at Brick Township PD Center
Presenter: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL Tenure Review: Inefficiency Presenter: Bob Price, FEA Consultant
ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
Content Development and Conduct Unbecoming Fee: $149
Fee: $150 Jun. 6, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA Schools, along with families and the community,
are key to children successfully navigating healthy
Participants will learn about major changes in state Presenter: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL relationships in an ever-changing society. Social and
and federal statutes, regulations, guidance and case ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Emotional Learning must be at the heart of ensuring
law that have a major impact on implementing New Content Development that each student feels safe in their environment
Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. This will include a Fee: $150 and has the interpersonal skills to collaborate with
review of new case law expanding parental rights to ac- Whether you are preparing to file tenure charges peers and adults. In this session, participants will: (1)
cess HIB investigation reports, investigation documents against a staff member, or need to defend against define the purpose of Social and Emotional Learning
and video. Participants will also learn about new case tenure charges brought against you, this course will (SEL) and its connection to school climate, student
law regarding the intersection of bullying and special provide valuable insight into the arbitration process growth, and the success of all learners; (2) under-
education, and new statutory requirements related and applicable legal standards involving TEACHNJ. stand the research and competencies that are the
to physical restraint of students. Participants will also Participants will learn about the types of tenure charges foundation for implementing effective SEL programs
consider how to respond to growing trends regarding that have reached the arbitration level and receive a and practices; (3) identify strengths and weaknesses
anti-Semitism, sexual harassment and other forms of thorough review of Arbitration Decisions since the of current practices and programs to create next
discrimination. Participants will review lessons learned implementation of TEACHNJ in 2012. Conduct Unbe- steps for strengthening SEL integration; (4) consider
from the first year of implementation of sweeping coming, Incapacity and “Other Just Cause” Charges: strategies for infusing SEL throughout and across
changes in state regulations related to HIB. Finally, A discussion of the legal standards Arbitrators have the curriculum; (5) create a toolbox of processes
participants will gain an understanding of the ever applied to cases involving: and structures to build staff capacity to care for the
evolving use of social media to engage in cyberbully- social-emotional wellbeing of all students.
ing, and the need for students AND staff members to • Excessive Absenteeism
understand social media boundaries. • Harassment
• Inappropriate Interactions with Students The Principal/AP/VP’s
WEBINAR • Improper Staff Conduct Outside of School Survival Guide!
The Evolution of Collective • Insubordination Jun. 21, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at MUJC
Bargaining: Understanding Key • Progressive Discipline Issues Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL
• Social Media Policy Violations
ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
Developments in State and Federal Law Inefficiency Charges: An in-depth analysis of the Content Development; James J. Sarto Ed.S.,
Jun. 4, 2019; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm applicable legal standards for evaluating both NJ Leaders to Leaders Program Coordinator
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Administrators and Staff under the Tenure Law. Fee: $150
Director; Rebecca Gold, Former Director Novice, experienced, and veteran principals
of Personnel and Administrative Services, Hot Issues in School Law and assistant principals! How can we possibly
Lawrence Township remember everything? Time goes by, students,
Fee: $40 Jun. 7, 2019; 10 am - 1 pm staff, community, process, procedures, and most
at Cherry Hill Public Library
The rules on collective bargaining are rapidly Presenter: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL importantly… educational law changes. This may
be the refresher you have been waiting for. Join us
evolving for schools, in light of the landmark U.S.
Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, and ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and as we focus on basic “I Should Already Know That”
information, as well as:
the passage of the Workplace Democracy Enhance- Content Development
ment Act by the State of New Jersey, as well as the Fee: $75 • Daily school operations, duties, and
implementation of Chapter 78 and the impact on This workshop will address current developments responsibilities
negotiating health benefits. Important legal issues in a variety of legal issues, including HIB case law • Case studies on student accountability
have also arisen regarding the proper role of the and legislative issues, TEACHNJ regulations and • Smoking v. Vaping v. Drug Policies
local union representative versus the role of legal Arbitration Decisions, student safety, workplace • Contracts and Job Descriptions
counsel. As a result of this session, participants will harassment, recent legislative enactments, student
understand the impact of these major developments health issues, social media, First Amendment rights • Tenure and Bumping Rights
on the future of collective bargaining. and responsibilities, and other current and ongoing • Tips, Suggestions and Time Saving Exercises
school law topics. • Search and Seizure
Utilizing a Multi-Tiered System • Due Process – Releasing Staff Members from
Their Positions
of Support in Elementary Language Hot Issues in Special • Student Safety
Arts (PSEL Standard 4) Education Law • Common Sense!
Day 2: Jun. 4, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA Jun. 11, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA • Document, Document, Document!
Presenters: Bobbie Felip, FEA Consultant, Presenter: John Worthington, Esq., LEGAL • It’s Always Been Done That Way, How Did I
Jackie Frangis, FEA Consultant, Deitra ONE Consultant Know It Was Illegal!”
Spence, FEA Consultant Fee: $150
Fee: $149 State and federal law is rapidly evolving for students
Thinking about implementing an Early Literacy Multi- with disabilities. In this workshop, participants will School Law: Year in Review
tiered System of Supports in your school or district? also learn about: the latest case law, statutory/ Jun. 26, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
Need some help in identifying how to best move for- regulatory changes, and federal/state guidance Presenter: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE
ward to improve what you have and identify what is regarding: Director
needed to meet your needs and achieve your goals? • The use of physical restraint and seclusion for Fee: $150
This two day Professional Learning opportunity with students with disabilities,
FEA consultants will address these issues and more. • The overlapping rights of students under What were the most important changes in state and
We will facilitate an assessment of your current prac- IDEA, Section 504, New Jersey’s Law Against federal law that occurred during the 2018-19 school
tices and help clarify the next steps to move forward. Discrimination and the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. year? What must you do to address these changes
With three consultants, this workshop will provide • Major changes related to the use of technology moving forward? This seminar will address key
assistance at various levels from schools beginning to deliver services for students with disabilities, topics, including:
to implement a tiered system of supports to those • Changing legal requirements related to vaping,
that have a system in place and want to focus on a • New procedures for addressing legal disputes opioid use, and student health, including
particular area. Technical assistance will be provided and due process, mental health;
in areas such as developing a schoolwide assessment • Major case law decided in the aftermath of the • Understanding and addressing the needs of
system, choosing appropriate screening tools, and Supreme Court decisions in Endrew and Fry transgender students;
implementing a successful, ongoing process. We will • Recent legislation and guidance related to
provide a framework for schools to review current school safety;
MTSS practices, assess the strength of their core (tier
• Changing federal law requirements and guidance