Upcoming Events

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12. All certificated staff would benefit, especially Administrators and School Psychologists. Legally Defensible Practices Regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 October 1, 2019 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Topics: Section 504 vs. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) See July 26, 2016, Dear Colleague Letter from OCR – Guidance on ADHD Section 504 assessment Section 504 eligibility Section 504 special issues: Reasonable Accommodation Diabetes Allergies Student Discipline Drugs and Alcohol Manifestation Determination…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for both K-12 and Community Colleges. Superintendents, Business Managers, Facility Directors Public Contracting October 2, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Humboldt County Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95201 Redwood Room Presented by:  Erin E. Stagg, Associate General Counsel There is a $50 fee for this workshop, non-clients $60 fee. Participants in this training will earn Continuing Education Units for the total length of the workshop, which can be used…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12. School site and district office staff who regularly respond to questions and requests from parents, community members, board trustees, administrators and/or students How to Respond to those Frequently Asked Questions:  A legal overview of key issues when responding to student, parents, community, trustee and administrator questions and requests. October 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Topics: Brown Act Public Records Act Government Claims Act Pupil Records Directory Information Custody…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12. All certificated staff would benefit, especially Administrators and School Psychologists. Legally Defensible Practices Regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 October 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Topics: Section 504 vs. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) See July 26, 2016, Dear Colleague Letter from OCR – Guidance on ADHD Section 504 assessment Section 504 eligibility Section 504 special issues: Reasonable Accommodation Diabetes Allergies Student Discipline Drugs and Alcohol Manifestation Determination…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for both K-12 and Community Colleges. Administrators, Title IX Coordinators, Deputy Title IX Coordinators, and Equity and Inclusion Staff Title IX Part II - Conducting Title IX Investigations October 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Topics: • Conducting impartial investigations • Appropriate remedies and sanctions • Legally compliant investigation reports Location: Sonoma County Office of Education 5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Redwood Rooms A & B Presented by: Ellie R. Austin, Associate General Counsel and Monica D. Batanero,…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12. Staff that Supervise Employees and/or Conduct Investigations Evaluations, Investigations, and Drafting Letters of Reprimand for Employees October 15, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Topics Employee Discipline; Conducting Investigations; and Documenting Employee Performance – Evaluations and Letters of Reprimand Location: Humboldt County Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501 Annex Room Presented by: Carl D. Corbin,  General Counsel There is a $50 fee for this workshop, non-clients $60…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for both K-12 and Community Colleges. ** This two hour combined workshop, satisfies the SB 1343 and Government Code section 12950.1 sexual harassment prevention training requirement for supervisors and the first hour of the workshop also satisfies the SB 1343 and Government Code section 12950.1 training requirement for all non-supervisors. Supervisory personnel including District Board Members Non-Supervisory personnel Sexual Harassment Prevention Training October 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Topics Recognize sexual harassment in…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for both K-12 and Community Colleges. Negotiating Team Members Collective Bargaining: Everything District Negotiators Need to Know October 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Topics: Educational Employment Relations Act Public Employment Relations Board Scope of Representation Negotiations Process Grievances Unfair Practice Charges Labor Relations Location: Humboldt Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501 Redwood Room Presented by: Ellie R. Austin, Associate General Counsel There is a $50 fee for this…