Today’s education environment is more demanding than ever. The Ontario school system and its governing legal framework are sprawling, diverse and constantly evolving - impacting the roles and responsibilities of education professionals. As an educator, school administrator, supervisory officer, board official, trustee or lawyer, it is imperative that you have a clear understanding of the law that governs the education system in Ontario. Failure to understand or keep current in this area can have serious and potentially costly ramifications.

Using case studies and real life examples, this Osgoode Professional Development program, School Law for K-12 Education Professionals will guide you through the education law labyrinth and provide you with an understanding of the most pertinent legal issues that continually plague educational leaders and their legal advisors. The program will help you identify when a situation may have legal repercussions and arm you with the tools you need to act accordingly.

The program provides educational professionals with a unique opportunity to learn and apply the law, while obtaining practical tips and insights from top practitioners and educational leaders who tackle these issues on a daily basis. You’ll take away information that can be readily implemented in your school, board, law firm or other educational institution and receive written materials that will act as a valuable resource long after the course is over.

This program is essential for those involved in the education system and their legal advisors. Space is limited.

Chairs:

Robert G. Keel, Keel Cottrelle LLP

Nadya Tymochenko, Keel Cottrelle LLP

Endorsed by:

OPD Program Lawyer

Heather Gore

hgore@osgoode.yorku.ca

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