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Advocating for ELLs and Our Profession An Overview of Discrimination Law and
During Covid-19 and Beyond the Role of the AAO
(PSEL Standard 3, 4, 5 and 6) Aug. 24, 2021; 9 am - 3 pm
Aug. 18, 2021; 9 am - Noon Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., LEGAL ONE
Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development;
Presenter: LeighAnn Matthews, K-12 ESL Instructional Coach, Rebecca Gold, Retired Director of Human Resources
Bridgewater Raritan Regional School District Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members
Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members Affirmative Action Officers and school leaders must be diligent in
Participants will engage in an interactive session where sharing protecting the rights of all students and staff members regardless
and discussion is encouraged. First there will be a focus on of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability. This
collectively identifying and reflecting on ELL educator strengths workshop will provide an overview of the broad scope of the role of
and challenges from the past year. Then participants will develop Affirmative Action Officer through the lens of the Comprehensive
strategies they can use to target ELL advocacy and overcome Equity Plan, including the AAO’s role in ensuring nondiscrimination
challenges, even in small ways, currently and in the future. in all aspects of school district operations, from human resources
to facilities to curriculum and athletics. Participants will understand
key aspects of state and federal anti-discrimination claims and learn
how to analyze discrimination claims.
