Program Chair
Patrick Case
Former Assistant Deputy Minister, Education Equity Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Education
Eligible for
This one-of-a-kind Certificate is a unique program providing an interactive opportunity to assess human rights issues and discuss practical strategies and solutions with your colleagues and learn from an expert, multi-disciplinary faculty.
Designed specifically for those working in the education sector, the Osgoode Certificate in Human Rights for Education Professionals will give you the knowledge you need to deal with these critical and challenging issues in your organization.
Taught by a highly distinguished faculty of lawyers, human rights professionals and leading academics.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
Who Should Attend
Human Rights Professionals
Human Resource Professionals
Human Rights Lawyers
Employment and Labour Law Practitioners
Legal Aid Lawyers · In-House Counsel
Education Union Representatives
Education Associations
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Professionals
Disability and Return to Work Managers
Human Rights and Equity Consultants
Human Rights Commission/Human Rights Tribunal Staff
Faculty
Program Director
Patrick Case
Former Assistant Deputy Minister, Education Equity Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Education
Instructors
Lavinia Latham B.A.(Hons.), J.D
Equity and Human Rights Advisor, Toronto Catholic District School Board
“The Human Rights Law for Educators certificate course was nothing short of amazing! As a human rights lawyer, I found the material to be incredibly engaging and thought-provoking. Thank you very much for the hard work that you do on a daily basis to make programs like this available for human rights advocates.”
Agenda
Register
Feb 7, 8 & Apr 4 & 5, 2025
$2,495 + TAX
Time
February 7, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)
February 8, 2025
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
April 4, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)
April 5, 2025
9:00 a.m – 3:15 p.m (ET)
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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Certificate Requirements
You will receive an Osgoode Certificate upon completion of this program as follows:
- Attend Day 1 – 8:50am – 3:30pm and Day 2 – 9am – 3:45pm (live online or via recorded archive);
- Attend Day 2 from 3:45pm – 5pm (live online);
- Attend Days 3 and 4 (live online);
- Successfully complete and online post program online assessment; and
- Complete a Self-Declaration
CPD & Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 19h 30m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 15m |
| EDI | 4h 15m |
| Total | 24h |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
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Program content questions
Myrsini Zacharakis, Program Lawyer
mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca
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Technical support
Online Technical Requirements
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