Program Directors

Kimberley Ishmael

Keel Cottrelle LLP

Nicola Simmons

Keel Cottrelle LLP

Expand your knowledge of pressing education law issues and obtain an Osgoode Certificate in Education Law while doing so.

The education system continues to evolve and more demands are being placed on you, as an Education Professional. It is increasingly important that you stay on top of the latest legal issues, ensure you understand the law that guides your actions and have a good understanding of risk management and best practices strategies.

The NEWLY REVAMPED Osgoode Certificate in Education Law will take your education law knowledge to the next level. The curriculum of the Certificate was designed to ensure key areas to an overall comprehensive understanding in education law are included, with ample opportunity for discussion and engagement.  Each of the five comprehensive, practical one-day modules includes lectures, case studies and small group discussions. There will be plenty of opportunity to connect with faculty and your education peers to discuss the critical issues you face daily.

The spaced out design allows you to fit the course within your challenging schedules, and at the same time allows for ample time to consider and apply the learnings of each module.

What You’ll Learn

The statutory framework guiding your work including Education Act, The Charter, the Code and more…..

Privacy & Access to Information in the Education setting

Understanding Investigations: Suspensions, Fairness & Natural Justice

Family law issues in schools

Police Protocols & YCJA

Special Education Law: IEP, IPRC & SEAC Process

Analyzing human rights issues in the context of special education

Human resources in the school setting

Navigating a unionized workplace; Disputes, Investigations; Grievances; Balancing rights

Mental health law challenges in the school setting

Each program module includes an emphasis on skills based learning, with in class lectures being supplemented by case studies and peer interaction, group work, designated Q&A sessions, role plays, simulations and much more.

Who Should Attend

School Administrators
(Principals, VPs)

Teachers

Superintendents of Education

Supervisory Offices

School trustees

Directors of Education

Law enforcement offices working with schools and boards

Government and public policy advisors

School board staff including mental health leads

Representatives from Federations, the Ministry of Education, and Ontario College of Teachers

Advocates for students and parents

Office of the Ombudsman

Education Law Practitioners

Special Education Consultants

Health and social service professionals

Faculty

Program Directors

Kimberley Ishmael

Keel Cottrelle LLP

Nicola Simmons

Keel Cottrelle LLP

Agenda

Please Note

A detailed agenda with confirmed faculty for the upcoming program will be available soon.

Register

Nov 20 & Dec 4, 2025 & Jan 15, 29 & Feb 12, 2026

$2,995 + TAX

Time

November 20, 2025

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

December 4, 2025

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

January 15, 2026

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

January 29, 2026

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

February 12, 2026

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

Printable registration form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.

Certificate of Program Completion

You will receive an Osgoode Certificate in Education Law upon completion of this program as follows:

Attend Modules 1-5 (live online);

Successfully complete an online post-program assessment; and

Complete the Self-Declaration

PLEASE NOTE: Live online attendance for EACH module is required. Please note program dates accordingly.

“Is financial assistance or funding available?”

As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Client and Technical Support

Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.

Program content questions

Myrsini Zacharakis, Program Lawyer
mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca

Online Technical Requirements

To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.