Program Chairs
Dr. Sharon Pyke
Retired Supervisory Officer
Nicola Simmons
Partner, Keel Cottrelle LLP
Endorsed by
More students than ever need additional supports at school. What does that mean for you?
Get the foundation you need to deal with your day-to-day challenges in Special Education.
Today’s educational environment has become increasingly challenging with a wide diversity of student needs that educators and education professionals must respond to.
To ensure that the rights and safety of all students and staff are not compromised, it is critical for education professionals and advocates to have a comprehensive and updated understanding of Special Education law.
The OsgoodePD Fundamentals in Special Education Law was developed by legal and educational experts to provide you with a practical, up-to-date understanding of the most pertinent legal challenges in Special Education law, and give you strategies to deal with them.
This is a required 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
Latest human rights case law relating to special education and schools
Positive duties to address allegations of discrimination in schools
Strategies for dealing with violent behaviour to protect students and staff
How OHSA impacts special needs students, their teachers, and other educational workers
When and how school boards might refuse to admit a student under the Education Act
Who Should Attend
School Administrators
Teachers
Supervisory Officers
School trustees
Directors of Education
School board staff
Representatives from Federations, the Ministry of Education, and Ontario College of Teachers
Advocates for students and parents
Legal practitioners – education law practitioners
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 Advanced Issues 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:
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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 | 5h 40m |
|---|---|
| Total | 5h 40m |
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