Join us as we discuss the following critically important topics associated with the 2025-26 school year.

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Registration: 8:00am
Conference: 8:30am - 3:00pm

DoubleTree In by Hilton
6301 NY-298
East Syracuse, NY 13057

Continental Breakfast & Lunch Provided

$250 per person

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Title IX, DASA & Harassment: What you need to know to comply with legal requirements and practical tips regarding investigations and follow-up

Title IX and DASA impose distinct requirements when it comes to how schools must respond to discrimination/harassment/bullying.

The failure to comply with those requirements can result in legal claims against school districts based on alleged statutory violations and negligence claims.

This presentation will identify the relevant statutory and regulatory provisions presently in effect and the interplay between state and federal law. The presentation will also provide guidance regarding best practices for investigations and follow-up steps to promote student safety that will also help your school district protect itself and its employees from related legal claims.

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Legal Updates for Schools

A review of new laws and court decisions from the last year affecting school districts and BOCES, including opinions from the Supreme Court and other topics of interest.

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Demystifying the 3020-a: What the Education Law Section 3020-a process looks and feels like in practice

Learn about the due process procedures required when disciplining tenured teachers; what constitutes “just cause” in this legal context; what documentation and recordkeeping should be in place first; and how to work with counsel to obtain the best results.