This webinar looks at some of the most recent special education court decisions and legislative updates from the past year and beyond. Items discussed include state and federal updates that directly impact Ohio schools and some interesting national updates that shed light on this area of law and where it might be headed.
Speaker: John Price, Esq., Ohio School Boards Association
A properly managed public records program is critical to the operation of a school district. It can also be stressful to the district employees charged with managing it. This webinar will focus on important public records considerations and provide valuable resources, so you'll have more confidence managing records requests and retention schedules.
Speaker: Jennifer Hardin, Senior Deputy Director of Legal Services, OSBA
An OSBA policy consultant will guide attendees through best practices for policy management. Discover effective strategies for maintaining your district policy manual, including practical questions to take back to your district to customize these practices for your district's unique needs.
For years, the early literacy education community has been discussing the need to reform practices to align to the science of reading. What is the science of reading? How can it improve our practice so students become better readers? Hear from experts who explain what the science of reading is and how it has made an impact on literacy in Ohio.
Speakers:
Dr. Mary Heather Munger, assistant professor of education, University of Findlay
Bob Longworth, superintendent, Lockland Local (Hamilton)
Elizabeth Fessel, student service supervisor, Lockland Local (Hamilton)
Aaron Bouie III, executive director of secondary education, Youngstown City
Athletics is poised to be a major topic in Title IX this year. The participation of transgender athletes in school sports continues to dominate headlines, while gender inequity remains a key concern in school sports programs. This webinar provides updates on recent OCR resources and Title IX issues in K-12 athletics.
Speakers: Kate Davis and Izaak Orlansky, Bricker Graydon LLP
This webinar reviews some of the most common errors made by IEP Teams and how these can be rectified. The session also covers drafting issues with for the IEP itself, including writing goals that are appropriate, achievable and measurable. hear how to conduct IEP meetings and build consensus around contentious issues.
Speaker: Kathy Perrico, Esq., Weston Hurd LLP
Employees can either “make or break” any operation. A transportation manager must have knowledge of labor practices to effectively manage their staff, especially when there is a bargaining unit. Discussion will include not only working with contracts, but also discipline, grievances, arbitration, negotiations, and practices. We will also review driver evaluations and how to manage issues, and monitoring driver license records.
Learn what a Five-Year Forecast is and is not. The importance of Line 6.01 will be discussed as well as the key lines and trends in the forecast.
This session will explore the “other” major federal law impacting students with disabilities: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The session will discuss 504’s eligibility criteria, how to conduct evaluations, when and how to develop Section 504 plans, parent participation, and the protections afforded to students with disabilities in extracurricular activities.
Speaker: Ryan Gembala, Esq., Dooley, Gembala, McLaughlin, Pecora LPA
This webinar, appropriate for board members and administrators, will discuss the legal requirements associated with superintendent and treasurer evaluations as well as strategies and best practices to align and prioritize performance objectives to district goals. You'll also learn the value and benefits of board self-evaluation, which is aligned with stated goals and objectives.
