SCHOOL LAW FOR K-12 EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS

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1 OSGOODE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Critical and Emerging Issues in SCHOOL LAW FOR K-12 EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS Gain an in-depth understanding of the complex legal issues facing education professionals today and how to handle them. Get insights into how the Charter and the Human Rights Code impact day-to-day decisions, including disability discrimination, religious accommodation and freedom of expression Hear about parental harassment: the flashpoints, strategies and remedies Learn about how to respond when a child protection issue arises Hear directly from the police on privacy rights and search and seizure issues in schools Understand more fully the dangers and impact of cyberspace and the obligations and responsibilities of school leaders Hear from an expert panel on safe and welcoming schools: diversity, equity inclusion and proactive efforts by school boards THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH CURRENT EDUCATION LAW AND RELATED ISSUES WAS TRULY VALUABLE. THE FOCUS ON CURRENT ISSUES SUCH AS CYBERBULLYING MADE THIS RELEVANT AND IMPORTANT. Patricia Thompson Thames Valley District School Board Endorsed By Plus! Keynote Address Cross-Over Kids: Care to Custody Judy Finlay, MSW, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Child and Youth Care, Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University REGISTER NOW AT Chairs Robert G. Keel Keel Cottrelle LLP Keynote Speaker Judy Finlay, MSW, PhD Associate Professor, School of Child and Youth Care, Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University In-person conference Dates and Time February 23-24, :30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Location Osgoode Professional Development 1 Dundas St. W., 26th Floor Toronto, ON

2 CRITICAL AND EMERGING ISSUES IN SCHOOL LAW FOR K-12 EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS Today s education environment is more demanding than ever. The Ontario school system and its governing legal framework is constantly evolving. As an educator, school administrator, supervisory officer, Board official, Trustee or lawyer, it is imperative that you have a clear understanding of the laws that govern the education system. Failure to understand or keep current in this area can have serious and potentially costly ramifications. Using case studies and real life examples, this OsgoodePD program has been developed by education law experts to provide you with an understanding of the most pertinent legal issues that confront educational leaders and their legal advisors. You will acquire knowledge and strategies which you can apply immediately. The program written materials will act as a valuable resource long after the course is over. Chairs, Keynote Speaker Judy Finlay, MSW, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Child and Youth Care, Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University Plus! You won t want to miss the Day 2 break-out sessions focusing on the latest and most pressing issues facing Ontario schools and their students, including: cyberbullying, mental health, police investigations, inappropriate student-teacher relationships and much more. This is a unique opportunity to obtain practical tips and insights from top practitioners and education professionals who tackle these issues on a daily basis. REGISTER NOW BY VISITING CALLING OR , ING OSGOODEPD@OSGOODE.YORKU.CA OR FAXING WHO SHOULD ATTEND School Administrators Teachers Supervisory Officers School Trustees Special Education Consultants Directors of Education School Board Staff Representatives from Federations, the Ministry of Education, and Ontario College of Teachers Advocates for students and parents Legal Practitioners education law practitioners, family and criminal lawyers, civil litigators, human rights, labour and employment counsel Faculty Nadia Adragna, Safe Schools Coordinator, Toronto Catholic District School Board Mary Birdsell, Executive Director, Justice for Children and Youth Detective Constable Michele Bond, Specialized Criminal Investigations, Child Exploitation Section, Toronto Police Service Bill Byrd, Administrator Caring and Safe Schools Toronto District School Board Dan Compagnon, Principal St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board J. Paul R. Howard Shibley Righton LLP Brock Jones, Crown Counsel (Criminal), Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario Katherine Kavassalis, Legal Director, Personal Rights, The Office of the Children s Lawyer Sheila C. MacKinnon Barrister & Solicitor Scott Moreash, Associate Director, Instructional Support Services, Peel District School Board Police Constable Jennifer Nantais, Divisional Policing Support Unit, Toronto Police Service Eric M. Roher Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Max Vecchiarino Superintendent of Education Brampton North-East Family of Schools, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board OSGOODE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

3 Do you understand your legal obligations and risks well enough to make efficient, sound and confident decisions? AGENDA DAY ONE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015 OPTIONAL PRIMER 8:00-8:30 Primer Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30-9:00 Optional Primer: The Statutory Framework It is critical that education professionals have a thorough understanding of the legal regime that governs educational institutions in Ontario. If you are new to the area, or just need a refresher, this review of the legislative framework will provide you with an up-to-date foundation for what comes later in the conference. The intersecting legislation includes: The Education Act and Regulations; Teaching Profession Act; Ontario College of Teachers Act; Youth Criminal Justice Act ( YCJA ); Criminal Code ( CC ); Child and Family Services Act; Children s Law Reform Act: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act( MFIPPA ); Occupational Health and Safety Act; Labour Relations Act, 1995; Employment Standards Act, 2000, in addition to Police Protocols, the Ontario Schools Code of Conduct and common law. CONFERENCE BEGINS 9:00-9:15 Conference Registration 9:15-9:20 Welcome from the Chairs 9:20-10:30 Managing Parental Harassment Using a case study approach, this session will review: Types of parental harassment: oral, physical, written, online Flashpoints for parental harassment Strategies to deal with parental harassment - the team approach; professional development; conflict resolution; codes of conduct; communication protocols; warning letters The availability of various remedies - under education and trespass legislation - resorting to civil action - utilizing the Criminal Code 10:30-10:45 10:45-12:00 Intimidation.com: Cyberbullying in Canadian Schools Eric M. Roher, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP The scope of the problem and its impact on Canadian students Impact of recent legislation, such as the Accepting Schools Act, 2012 The roles and responsibilities of school leaders, teachers and parents A review of the relevant case law around the impact on the school climate Overview of cyberbullying and criminal law Concluding thoughts around creating a safe and inclusive school environment 12:00-1:00 Luncheon and Keynote Address Cross-Over Kids: Care to Custody Judy Finlay, MSW, PhD Associate Professor, School of Child and Youth Care Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University 1:00 1:45 Police, Cyberspace and Criminal Behaviour Detective Constable Michele Bond, Specialized Criminal Investigations, Child Exploitation Section Toronto Police Service The dangers and the impact of cyberspace on children and youth What constitutes cybercrime? OSGOODE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

4 AGENDA (Cont d) The dangers of smartphones - sexting - posting photos - sharing social media images Child pornography: what students, school officials and parents need to understand Applicable Criminal Code amendments Obligations/responsibilities of school leaders 1:45-2:30 Child Protection Issues in Schools Sheila C. MacKinnon, Barrister & Solicitor, How education professionals work with law enforcement and Children s Aid to identify and help children and families in crisis What is the role of a Child Welfare agency, foster parent or Court in the education of a child? Why and when the Court may subpoena school records Implications of the Child and Family Services Act When the CAS removes a child, who does the school report to? Procedures, protocols and processes for reporting pursuant to s. 72 of the CFSA Joint investigations and information sharing What is the obligation of the school when it receives requests for records? Interviewing children at school by CAS or the Office of the Children s Lawyer The impact of child welfare issues in Aboriginal communities 2:30-2:45 2:45-3:30 Family Law Issues in the Education Context Mary Birdsell, Executive Director, Justice for Children and Youth Katherine Kavassalis, Legal Director, Personal Rights The Office of the Children s Lawyer The OCL and JFCY: how they assist students and how you can work with them in the best interests of students Custody and access: interpreting court orders; the impact on interaction with children and with information Children living independently: issues that arise when a young person is no longer living with the traditional parent/guardian - how can schools promote the rights/protection of children - enrollment; guardianship; withdrawal from parental control ; 16 & 17 year olds and younger children 3:30 Day One Adjourns DAY TWO: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, :30-8:35 Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs 8:35-9:30 Safe and Welcoming Schools Bill Byrd, Administrator, Caring and Safe Schools Toronto District School Board Dan Compagnon, Principal, St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Scott Moreash, Associate Director, Instructional Support Services, Peel District School Board Max Vecchiarino, Superintendent of Education, Brampton North-East, Family of Schools, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board School ethos - interplay between the instructional priorities and the philosophy on supporting a vibrant culture for students - an approach to school governance where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Student engagement, well-being and achievement - diversity, equity and inclusion - instructional programming - approaches to bullying prevention and student discipline Board s proactive efforts - equity and safe schools - reaction and retooling A vision for an integrated approach to school leadership 9:30-10:30 Police Protocols and YCJA Nadia Adragna, Safe Schools Coordinator Toronto Catholic District School Board Brock Jones, Crown Counsel (Criminal), Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario Police Constable Jennifer Nantais, Divisional Policing Support Unit, Toronto Police Service Privacy rights and search and seizure issues within the school Dealing with juvenile crime in and out of the school Student s right to privacy in schools (under the YCJA and the Charter) What information can school board administrators receive from the police about students who have been charged pursuant to the YCJA? Working together to create a safer learning environment REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT

5 AGENDA (Cont d) 10:30-10:45 10:45-12:00 The Impact of the Charter of Rights and the Human Rights Code on Schools: A 5 Year Review of the Critical Issues J. Paul R. Howard, Shibley Righton LLP How the Charter and the Code impact day-to-day decisions Charter and Code rights in the school discipline context: what schools can and cannot do The scope of freedom of expression Freedom of conscience and religion - general principles - religious accommodation of religious artifacts and dress code policies - open access provisions of the Education Act and exemptions from religious programs Disability discrimination - the student context: special education - the employment context: what is your duty to accommodate? 12:00-12:15 Social Media Scenario and Issues: An Overview To prepare you for the afternoon break-out sessions, our Chairs will present a complex fact scenario meant to get you thinking about the issues impacting schools, including: Cyberbullying: aggression; violence; community threats Mental health and suicide Parent and teacher interaction via social media Teachers and social media: professional misconduct and inappropriate student relationships Investigations: police/cas/oct Teacher discipline School board exposure to negligence and liability 12:15-1:00 Luncheon 1:00-2:15 Break-Out Sessions: Cyberspace and Social Media in Education: Violence, Bullying, Mental Health and the Educator, Max Vecchiarino, Superintendent of Education, Brampton North-East Family of Schools, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Dan Compagnon, Principal, St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Bill Byrd, Administrator, Caring and Safe Schools Toronto District School Board In this interactive afternoon session you will break into small groups and working with facilitators, you ll analyze the fact scenario, identify issues and discuss best strategies. Following a break, the entire group will reconvene and report back on their group discussion. 2:15-2:30 2:30-3:30 Bringing it All Together: Report Back and Group Discussion In this closing session, the facilitators from each break-out group will report back on the main issues and resulting strategies that emerged in their group. The concluding group discussion will reinforce your understanding of the issues and provide you with the best practices and tools needed to address these issues. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions. 3:30 Program Concludes WHAT LAST YEAR S ATTENDEES SAID: The program was focused on educational issues that were current and relevant to educators. Chris Kehoe St. Clair Catholic District School Board This was certainly worth my time and a benefit to my career as a V.P. Julie Gray Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board OSGOODE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 2014

6 REGISTRATION DON T DELAY. REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. Critical and Emerging Issues in School Law for K-12 Education Professionals Unable to attend? Please contact us to order the Materials/Program Archive. Fee Per Delegate $795 plus HST for a total of $ Fees include attendance, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. Group discounts are available. Visit for details. Please inquire about financial assistance. CPD Credits Primer LSUC (ON): 0.5 CPD Hours (0.5 Substantive, 0.0 Professionalism); BC/NT/YK/QC/NB/NU/SK/PEI/NS/MB: 0.5 credit hours; NY CLE Board (on-site participants only): 0.5 credit hours in the Area of Professional Practice for Transitional and Non-transitional lawyers. Also eligible for CLE/Insurance Premium Credits Program offered by the Law Society of PEI and for Alberta CPD credit with the Law Society of Alberta. Questions? cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca or refer to your respective regulatory body to ensure compliance. Conference LSUC (ON): CPD Hours (12.25 Substantive, 0.0 Professionalism); BC/NT/YK/QC/NB/NU: credit hours; SK/ PEI: 11.0 credit hours; NS/MB: 12.0 credit hours; NY CLE Board (on-site participants only): 13.0 credit hours in the Area of Professional Practice for Transitional and Non-transitional lawyers. Also eligible for CLE/Insurance Premium Credits Program offered by the Law Society of PEI and for Alberta CPD credit with the Law Society of Alberta. Questions? cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca or refer to your respective regulatory body to ensure compliance. Registrant Information Please complete all registrant information. Name: Title: Firm/Company: Practice Area: Address: City: Prov: Postal Code: Telephone: Add me to your mailing list Delete me from your mailing list I do not wish to be contacted by Fax: Payment Options Cheque enclosed (payable to York University HST# R ) Bill my credit card: VISA Mastercard Card# Priority Service Code (from mailing label below) O L Expiry: Signature: Payment amount: $ Program Changes We will make every effort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University s and Osgoode Hall Law School s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees. Cancellations and Substitutions Dates & Time Location Osgoode Professional Development Downtown Toronto Conference Centre 1 Dundas St. W., 26th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3 Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund (less $75 administration fee) is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 5 days prior to the program date. No other refund is available. February 23-24, :30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Please arrive a half hour early for sign-in and material pick-up. Dress is business casual. 4 Convenient Ways to Register 1. MAIL your registration form to: Osgoode Professional Development Downtown Toronto Conference Centre 1 Dundas St. W., 26th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3 2. ONLINE at 3. FAX your registration to CALL US at or