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The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12. Administrators, school psychologists, and special education teachers. Special Education - Behavioral Interventions September 10, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Topics: Review of law surrounding restraints and seclusion, BIPs, and FBAs; Discussion of manifestation determination meetings for students with Emotional Disturbance Location: Humboldt County Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501 Redwood Room Presented by: Jennifer E. Nix, Associate General Counsel There is a $50 fee for this workshop, non-clients…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12. Administrators, school psychologists, and special education teachers. Student Discipline Including Special Education September 11, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Topics: General Discipline Manifestation Determinations Miscellaneous Discipline Issues Location: Sonoma County Office of Education 5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Redwood Rooms A & B Presented by: Carl D. Corbin, General Counsel There is a $45 fee for this workshop, non-clients $55 fee. This course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit for LEPs, LPCCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and NCSP. This course also qualifies for…

 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 I - Title IX Coordinator Essentials September 19, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Topics: Title IX compliance requirements and responsibilities Comprehensive and compliant grievance procedures Identifying and addressing reports of sexual harassment and sexual violence 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…

The anticipated audience and the instructional materials are intended for K-12. Administrators, school psychologists, and special education teachers. Special Education - Behavioral Interventions September 25, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Topics: Review of law surrounding restraints and seclusion, BIPs, and FBAs; Discussion of manifestation determination meetings for students with Emotional Disturbance Location: Sonoma County Office of Education 5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Redwood Room C Presented by: Jennifer E. Nix, Associate General Counsel There is a $45 fee for this workshop, non-clients $55…

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 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,…