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2022 Oregon School Law Conference Agenda

2022 Oregon School Law Conference Agenda

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
8:00-12:30 New Special Education Directors Academy - Click here to register.
8:30-4:00 Oregon School Law and Finance Seminar - Click here to register.
9:00-12:00 New Superintendents Academy Years 1 & 2
9:00-1:00 New Principals Academy - Click here to register.
11:30-1:00 OSSA Board Meeting and Luncheon
1:00-3:00 Aspiring Superintendent Program - Click here to register.
1:00-4:00 Student Rights and Discipline
1:00-4:00 Back to Basics: Employee Discipline and Dismissal
1:00-4:00 Nuts and Bolts Special Education
1:00-4:00 Legal Issues Impacting Oregon Small Schools (customized session for OSSA)
1:00-4:00 Serving LGBTQ+ Students - Actionable Steps to Respond to the Needs of Students In Our Schools and Communities
4:30-6:00 State Superintendent Off-the-Record Meeting
 
Thursday, December 8, 2022
8:00-9:30 General Session I: Hot Legal Topics (panel)
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:45 Breakout Sessions: Round I
  • Beyond the Gender Binary: Legal Implications and Practical Guidance for Navigating Student Gender-Identity Issues
  • Placement in the Least Restrictive Environment: Precedent, Process and Practical Tips
  • Complaints and More Complaints: Handling Parent and Community Complaints About Staff Members (Including You)
  • Every Student Belongs: Actionable Steps to respond to Biased Incidents, Restore and Build Community
  • Paid Family Leave
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Breakout Sessions: Round II
  • When Crisis Comes Knocking
  • Policy 101 and Policy Update
  • The Classroom Law Project Presents Civic Education Resources for K-12
  • Student Bullying and Harassment: Legal and Practical Considerations
  • School Intellectual Property Rights
12:00-1:15 Lunch
1:15-2:15 Breakout Sessions: Round III
  • Creatures of Contract: Best Practices for Managing Grievances
  • Best Practices for Identifying and Addressing Boundary Issues
  • The Shortened School Day Controversy: Legal Compliance and Practical Application in the Schoolroom
  • Parental Rights - Basics and Beyond!
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:30 Breakout Sessions: Round IV
  • 2023 Legislative Session Preview and Policy Update
  • Bargaining in a Time of High Post-COVID Demands on Working Conditions and Financial Benefits
  • Student Death by Suicide
  • SPED Hot Topics Panel
  • COSA Administrator Degree and Licensure Updates
4:00-5:00 Welcome Reception
 
Friday, December 9, 2022
8:00-9:15 General Session II: Liani Reeves
9:15-9:30 Break
9:30-10:30 Breakout Sessions: Round V
  • Recovery Services and Compensatory Education
  • How to Not Get Fired: Administrator Rights and Obligations Under Oregon Law
  • Disability Accommodations and Leave Laws in the Time of COVID and Beyond
  • Every Student Belongs: Actionable Steps to respond to Biased Incidents, Restore and Build Community
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Breakout Sessions: Round VI
  • Best Practices for Public Records Compliance
  • Combating Racism and Other Discrimination at Interscholastic Events
  • When Tweets Go Too far - School District Employees and the First Amendment
  • 2023 Legislative Session Preview and Policy Update
11:45 Adjourn Conference
12:00 - 2:00 COSA Administrator Degree and Licensure Planning