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Title IX: K-12 Investigations Training


Title IX: K-12 Investigations Training
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 am PT, 10:00 am MT, 11:00 am CT, Noon pm ET
Length: 2 Hours
Course Description
Are you a Title IX coordinator, administrator, or investigator tasked with handling sexual misconduct complaints in a K-12 school setting? This comprehensive webinar will provide invaluable guidance on conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial Title IX investigations at the elementary and secondary school level.

In this training, experienced Title IX practitioners will cover:
  • An overview of key Title IX regulations and guidance from the U.S. Department of Education relating to K-12 schools
  • Steps for an adequate, reliable, and impartial Title IX investigation and adjudication process that treats all parties equitably
  • Appropriate investigative processes and procedures tailored specifically for K-12 settings
  • Interview techniques when dealing with minor students, parents/guardians, and school employees
  • Weighing evidence and evaluating credibility in Title IX cases
Don't miss this opportunity to ensure your district is fully compliant with federal mandates and properly handling Title IX cases at the K-12 level. This webinar training is ideal for Title IX coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, school administrators, counselors, and any staff involved in the Title IX process.
Presenters

Jasmin Darron is an Attorney Investigator for Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation. Jasmin dedicates her practice to conducting independent investigations for public and private workplaces, K-12 schools, and college campuses. Jasmin is passionate about Title IX issues because she understands that education opens doors to employment opportunities. She has also received training to perform trauma-informed interviews. Jasmin knows investigations can be intimidating for the individuals involved. As such, Jasmin is extremely effective at connecting with witnesses.


Liz DeChellis serves as Van Dermyden Makus’ Title IX Program Director, overseeing all Title IX investigations and hearings. She also frequently conducts Title IX trainings as a faculty member of T9 Mastered. Trained in Trauma Informed Forensic Interviewing, Liz is also an experienced investigator in Title IX sexual misconduct claims. Liz understands best practices in the Title IX arena, and the challenges facing schools and parties when sexual violence allegations surface. She has conducted investigations for K-12 Districts, as well as higher education institutions. Liz is an expert in conducting Title IX Hearings. She has served as a Hearing Officer for multiple schools, applying a variety of policies and practices, and is familiar with both “new regulation” cases and cases falling outside the new regulations. In this role, Liz serves as the final adjudicator, completing the complaint and investigation process. She also serves as an Appeal Officer when students challenge the process, the outcome, and/or the sanction. Liz has overseen cases involving dating violence, drug abuse, sexual assault, and incapacitation. She has experience questioning parties using trauma-informed techniques, making admissibility and relevance decisions, and issuing well-reasoned, thorough decisions. She is licensed to practice law in the State of California, and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Audience
This workshop will be beneficial for anyone who addresses Title IX complaints in a K-12 school setting. This includes Title IX coordinators, investigators, and administrators.
Registration
  • Early Registration: $200 (Ends 9/10)
  • Regular Registration: $250
Registering a group or paying by check? Contact T9 Mastered for assistance!