School law is intricate, multifaceted, and comprises a broad spectrum of understanding. Lawyers practicing it effectively require an in-depth understanding of many issues. This seminar provides a broad, yet detailed overview of school law and its related topics, so you get the tools and information necessary for your practice.
The expert faculty is comprised of attorneys from the full school law gamut, including veteran lawyers from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and lawyers who represent children, public schools, private schools, and school districts. They teach you about important statutes and cases on both the federal and state level, explore privacy and confidentiality problems with regard to student records, and give you an in-depth look at student conduct issues, bullying, and discrimination.
The expert faculty is comprised of attorneys from the full school law gamut, including veteran lawyers from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and lawyers who represent children, public schools, private schools, and school districts. They teach you about important statutes and cases on both the federal and state level, explore privacy and confidentiality problems with regard to student records, and give you an in-depth look at student conduct issues, bullying, and discrimination.
Course Content
Welcome and Introduction9:45 - 10:15 am
- Overview of Key Federal and Massachusetts Statutes and Regulations
- Rhoda E. Schneider, Esq., Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Special Education Law
- Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton Lower Falls
- Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy
- Daniel W. Ahearn, Esq., , Wenham
- Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy
- Michele Gershman Scavongelli, Esq., The EdLaw Project, Boston
1:15 - 2:15 pm: Student Conduct
- Michele Gershman Scavongelli, Esq., The EdLaw Project, Boston
- Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy
- Michele Gershman Scavongelli, Esq., The EdLaw Project, Boston
- Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP, Quincy
- Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton Lower Falls
- Matthew D. Batastini, Esq., Daniel W. Ahearn, Esq., , Wenham
- Panel
- Webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
- There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
- They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
