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the NJDOE to develop K-12 ELA and Math instructional Conducting AAO Investigations Professional Learning Series and
units with common student learning objectives derived
from the NJ Student Learning Standards. These resources, and Addressing Racial Justice and Certificate Programs
when combined with the CAR conversations, offer a Other Current Events
powerful toolkit for PLCs to address learning gaps, ensure Jan. 26, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
high-quality instruction, and strengthen continuity of Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca
learning across a variety of environments. Gold, Retired Director of Human Resources; and other For detailed descriptions of each workshop, please refer to individual listings by date on previous pages.
speakers to be determined
Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members
Legal Issues Pertaining to When allegations of discrimination are made involving
Vaccinations and Schools school employees or students, it’s essential that the
Jan. 21, 2021; 9 am - Noon (Blended Online Learning matter is investigated promptly, effectively and legally.
Workshop) This workshop will provide you with the tools you need
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Sandra L. to develop and carry out investigation plans, including
Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and strategies for gathering and reviewing documents,
Content Development; Wayne Yankus, MD, FAAP; Brian Dean questioning techniques to help you get to the truth and a
Abramson, Esq., LL.M. review of procedural steps that must be taken in order to
Fee: $85 Members/$100 Non-Members protect the rights of all involved. Participants will receive
This workshop will discuss vaccine safety, and the measures model templates and sample investigation reports, learn
taken to ensure the safety of both conventional vaccines and how to develop and carry out an investigation action plan,
COVID-19 vaccines in development. Additional topics to be learn from prior case law and review real world scenarios.
addressed include the various regulations and mandates in Participants will also review recent societal trends related
place requiring vaccination of children in public and private to, including emerging schools and workplaces.
school settings, the availability of medical and religious
exemptions to vaccination mandates, and the ability of schools
to exclude unvaccinated students (including those exempt Comprehensive Systems, Protocols
from vaccination) during an identified public health crisis. and Capacity
Jan. 27, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca
Gold, Retired Director of Human Resources; and other
The Road Back Through an Equity speakers to be determined
Lens (PSEL Standards 3, 5, and 10) Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members
Jan. 25, 2021; 9 am - Noon Whether we realize it or not, each of us has our own implicit
Presenter: George Guy biases. As Affirmative Action Officer, it is essential that you
Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members understand the implicit biases that you and your colleagues
may have, that you lead your district’s work to overcome
Since June of 2020, schools have been focused on those biases and that you work to ensure that those biases
implementing the guidance provided in the NJDOE directive, do not interfere with student, staff or parental rights. In
“The Road Back.” How is implementation going and has it this session, participants will learn to identify implicit biases
been equitable? In this session, three areas of “The Road and recognize the impact they may have on all aspects of a
Back” will be explored: Conditions for Learning, Leadership school district’s operations. Participants will also be provided
and Planning and Continuity of Learning. with tools to establish effective affirmative action systems,
Examples will include using our equity lens to review protocols and capacity that will enable all stakeholders
implementation of social emotional learning, applications of to understand their role in promoting a districtwide
multi-tiered systems of support, an analysis of the efficacy commitment to equity, dignity and support for everyone.
of our wraparound services for students and their families,
scheduling for hybrid or remote instruction with historically
underserved demographics, more equitable deployment Understanding Educator Evaluation
as it relates to staff, equity reviews of current grading and During the Pandemic: Best Practices
attendance policies, equity and the digital divide, targeted
professional learning and supports for students with for Leaders
individual education plans. Jan. 28, 2021; 1 pm - 4 pm
This overview is designed to give participants, no matter Presenters: Anthony Scotto, Hamilton Twp. School District;
Pat Haney, Logan Twp. School District
their educational context, strategies and resources to better
understand and combat institutional inequities brought on Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members
with and unwittingly reinforced by the pandemic. Understanding educator evaluation during the constantly
shifting learning environments of the pandemic is
challenging at best. How can leaders ensure that
evaluation moves beyond compliance and focuses on a
cycle of feedback and growth? Join us to explore the five
key themes recently released by the NJDOE to develop
best practices for an effective and meaningful educator
evaluation process. Whether your district is in-person,
hybrid or remote, this session provides practical and
relevant strategies that will connect to your current context.
Anti-Bullying Specialist Certificate Program
All New 100% Online Version
As an Anti-Bullying Specialist or be successfully completed in order to earn a
Anti-Bullying Coordinator, you need program certificate.
comprehensive professional learning in PART I - Bullying Law Update and the
order to be ready for this challenging role.
Role of the ABS
There is no better team of anti-bullying PART II - How to Investigate HIB Claims
experts for this type of training than
LEGAL ONE’s instructors! We have trained PART III - Bullying Response and
thousands of Anti-Bullying Specialists, Prevention
administrators and others on every aspect of Additionally, there are bonus courses and
New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. But webinars that are not required to earn your
we know it can be difficult at times to attend certificate. However, our LEGAL ONE team team, interact with your peers, and take
out-of-district professional learning. That’s encourages you to explore these school your skills to the next level. Join LEGAL
law learning experiences.
why we are pleased to offer this self-paced ONE Director David Nash, LEGAL ONE’s
online version of the Anti-Bullying Specialist attorney team and other ABS professionals
Certificate Program! Complete all of this NOW INCLUDED FOR FALL 2020 in an extension of your coursework; an
training when it’s most convenient for you, interactive and collaborative opportunity
right from your home or school computer.
What’s more, we are now also including Addressing HIB in Turbulent Times: for questions and answers, scenario review
What Every ABS Needs to Know
and a fleshing out of your coursework
opportunities for live interaction with LEGAL with discussion, updated current events,
ONE attorneys, by providing a variety of legislative enactments, and case law.
date options for you to participate in a Live Interaction Sessions
half-day ABS Live Interactive Session where You know that the Anti-Bullying 1. Sep. 22, 2020; 9 am - 11:30 am
Specialist position is a daunting one,
you can have your questions answered by
LEGAL ONE’s expert attorneys and practice with responsibilities for leading all HIB 2. Sep. 22, 2020; 12:30 pm - 3 pm
addressing real-world scenarios. investigations, writing investigation 3. Oct. 1, 2020; 12:30 pm - 3 pm
reports, and leading the School Safety/ 4. Oct. 6, 2020; 9 am - 11:30 am
Program Components Climate team. The self-paced ABS Online
The ABS Online Certificate Program offers 16 Certificate Program provides a strong
hours of continuing education. The program foundation in the essential knowledge and
consists of an Introduction course, three
parts (listed below), and a final assessment skills necessary to operate effectively as an
ABS. But it is also important to have your
exam. All components and assessments must questions answered by the LEGAL ONE Fee: $500 for the whole series
Special Education Litigation Certificate Program
Presenters: Isabel Machado, Esq., Machado Law Group; John Worthington, Esq.,
LEGAL ONE Consultant
Litigation is a constant threat in the area of special education. In New Jersey, the
challenge is even greater because the burden of proof is always on the school
district, unlike any other area of the law. This series will empower participants to
understand how to reduce the need for litigation, prepare for mediation and due
process, and be in the best possible position to prevail when litigation occurs,
under IDEA or Section 504.
Day 1: Section 504 Explained - Sep. 23, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
Day 2: Legally Compliant IEPs - Oct. 19, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
Day 3: Preparing for Special Education Mediation and Due Process Hearings -
Nov. 4, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
Bonus Online Course (not required): Special Education Law
Fee: $400 for members and $500 for non-members for the whole series, or individual sessions can be purchased separately.
Those purchasing the bundle will receive additional pre-recorded content.