Program Chairs
Dr. Sharon Pyke
Retired Supervisory Officer
Nicola Simmons
Partner, Keel Cottrelle LLP
Endorsed by
Ready to take your knowledge of Special Education Law to the next level?
As you respond to a growing number of Special Education students and their unique needs, make sure you have a solid understanding of the obligations you face.
Developed out of our annual Special Education Law program, this advanced session will take you beyond the law, to focus on the complex situations educators face day-to-day. With the guidance of our expert faculty, you will develop a toolkit of best practices to help you address these challenging situations while protecting obligations to both students and staff.
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Education Law. Due to administrative changes, all required and elective courses for the Certificate must be completed by August 31, 2024.
What You’ll Learn
Pressing issues currently at the forefront of Special Education Law
Student Discipline & Safety: Mitigating and other factors
Streaming/academic pathways
Post-secondary transition planning
Human rights & anti-Black racism in the context of special needs student
Ensuring students with lesser needs are not being left behind
Mental Health & operationalizing your obligations under the Education Act
Who Should Attend
School Administrators
Teachers
Supervisory Officers
School trustees
Directors of Education
School board staff including mental health leads
Representatives from Federations, the Ministry of Education, and Ontario College of Teachers
Advocates for students and parents
Education law practitioners
Special education consultants
Law enforcement working with schools and boards
Government and public policy advisors
Faculty
Program Chairs
Dr. Sharon Pyke
Retired Supervisory Officer
Nicola Simmons
Partner, Keel Cottrelle LLP
Instructors
Agenda
View the 2022 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A new detailed brochure and agenda will be available soon.
Register
Bundle Pricing
Register for this program and the Fundamentals in Special Education Law for a special bundle pricing (until January 16, 2024)
$1,190 $895 + Tax
Printable registration form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“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:
CPD and 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 | 4h 55m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 15m |
| EDI | 30m |
| Total | 5h 40m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Client and Technical Support
Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.
Program content questions
Avnee Paranjape, Program Lawyer
aparanjape@osgoode.yorku.ca
Registration questions
Technical support
Online Technical Requirements
To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.