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evolving for schools, in light of the landmark Inefficiency Charges: An in-depth analysis of the
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, applicable legal standards for evaluating both
and the passage of the Workplace Democracy Administrators and Staff under the Tenure Law.
Enhancement Act by the State of New Jersey, as
well as the implementation of Chapter 78 and the
impact on negotiating health benefits. Important Hot Issues in School Law
legal issues have also arisen regarding the proper Jun. 7, 2019; 10 am - 1 pm
role of the local union representative versus the at Cherry Hill Public Library
role of legal counsel. As a result of this session, Presenter: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL
participants will understand the impact of these ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
major developments on the future of collective Content Development
bargaining. Fee: $75
This workshop will address current
Utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of developments in a variety of legal issues,
Support in Elementary Language Arts including HIB case law and legislative issues,
TEACHNJ regulations and Arbitration Decisions,
(PSEL Standard 4) student safety, workplace harassment, recent
Day 2: Jun. 4, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA legislative enactments, student health issues,
Presenters: Bobbie Felip, FEA Consultant, social media, First Amendment rights and
Jackie Frangis, FEA Consultant, Deitra responsibilities, and other current and ongoing
Spence, FEA Consultant school law topics.
Fee: $149
Thinking about implementing an Early Literacy Hot Issues in Special
Multi-tiered System of Supports in your school Education Law
or district? Need some help in identifying how
to best move forward to improve what you have Jun. 11, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
and identify what is needed to meet your needs Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE
and achieve your goals? This two day Professional Director; Barbara Gantwerk, FEA Coordinator
Learning opportunity with FEA consultants will of Special Projects
address these issues and more. We will facilitate Fee: $150
an assessment of your current practices and State and federal law is rapidly evolving for
help clarify the next steps to move forward. This students with disabilities. In this workshop,
workshop will provide assistance at various levels participants will also learn about: the latest case
from schools beginning to implement a tiered law, statutory/regulatory changes, and federal/
system of supports to those who have a system state guidance regarding:
in place and want to focus on a particular area.
Technical assistance will be provided in areas • The use of physical restraint and seclusion
such as developing a school wide assessment for students with disabilities,
system, choosing appropriate screening tools, • The overlapping rights of students under
and implementing a successful, ongoing process. IDEA, Section 504, New Jersey's Law
We will provide a framework for schools to review Against Discrimination and the Anti-
current MTSS practices, assess the strength of Bullying Bill of Rights.
their core (tier 1) instructional program as well as • Major changes related to the use of
student/school data use to identify which students technology to deliver services for students
are struggling and need supplemental/more with disabilities,
intensive support. • New procedures for addressing legal
disputes and due process,
Tenure Review: Inefficiency and • Major case law decided in the aftermath
Conduct Unbecoming of the Supreme Court decisions in Endrew
and Fry
Jun. 6, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
Presenter: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL
ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Developing Socially and
Content Development Emotionally Healthy Students
Fee: $150 (PSEL Standards 3 and 5)
Whether you are preparing to file tenure charges Jun. 17, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm
against a staff member, or need to defend against at Brick Township PD Center
tenure charges brought against you, this course
will provide valuable insight into the arbitration Presenter: Bob Price, FEA Consultant
process and applicable legal standards involving Fee: $149
TEACHNJ. Participants will learn about the types of Schools, along with families and the community,
tenure charges that have reached the arbitration are key to children successfully navigating healthy
level and receive a thorough review of Arbitration relationships in an ever-changing society. Social
Decisions since the implementation of TEACHNJ and Emotional Learning must be at the heart
in 2012. Conduct Unbecoming, Incapacity and of ensuring that each student feels safe in their
“Other Just Cause” Charges: A discussion of the environment and has the interpersonal skills to
legal standards Arbitrators have applied to cases collaborate with peers and adults. In this session,
involving: participants will: (1) define the purpose of Social
• Excessive Absenteeism and Emotional Learning (SEL) and its connection
• Harassment to school climate, student growth, and the success
of all learners; (2) understand the research and
• Inappropriate Interactions with Students competencies that are the foundation for imple-
• Improper Staff Conduct Outside of School menting effective SEL programs and practices;
• Insubordination (3) identify strengths and weaknesses of current
• Progressive Discipline Issues practices and programs to create next steps for
strengthening SEL integration; (4) consider strat-
• Social Media Policy Violations

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