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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Myrsini Zacharakis, Program Lawyer
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Online Technical Requirements
To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.