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Education Law 2025: Teacher Contracts, Student Discipline, and the Impact of Technology

2025-05-16 14:00:00

2025-05-16 14:00:00

Essential updates on teacher contracts, technology compliance, special education requirements, student discipline, and emerging legal trends affecting schools.

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Course Overview

Navigating Critical Education Law Developments

Participants will master legal frameworks for teacher contracts, technology compliance, special education requirements, and student discipline. These skills enable immediate application to real-world school administration challenges.

Contract Essentials

Draft unambiguous employment terms and documentation.

Technology Compliance

Evaluate AI platforms for privacy requirements.

Special Education

Develop IEPs meeting current FAPE standards.

Discipline Procedures

Apply due process in student discipline.

Course Overview

Navigating Critical Education Law Developments

Participants will master legal frameworks for teacher contracts, technology compliance, special education requirements, and student discipline. These skills enable immediate application to real-world school administration challenges.

Contract Essentials

Draft unambiguous employment terms and documentation.

Technology Compliance

Evaluate AI platforms for privacy requirements.

Special Education

Develop IEPs meeting current FAPE standards.

Discipline Procedures

Apply due process in student discipline.

Why Attend

Why this 
program matters

Understanding special education law is essential because it governs FAPE rights for millions of students while creating significant compliance obligations and litigation exposure for school districts.
7.5M
Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA in school year 2022-23, representing 15% of all public school enrollment.
$13k+
Average per-pupil spending on special education services ($13,127), with districts bearing 62% of costs from local funding sources.
74%
Percentage of elementary and middle schools reporting difficulty filling special education teaching vacancies with fully certified teachers for 2024-25.
2:1
Ratio of court decisions favoring school districts over families in IDEA litigation cases over a 25-year period through 2022.

Agenda

Session 1

Teacher Contracts, Dismissal, Unions, and Employment Rights

Session 2

Technology Integration and Privacy in Educational Settings

Session 3

Special Education Law Updates and Compliance Requirements

Session 4

Student Discipline Standards and Due Process Rights

Session 5

Emerging Legal Trends and Significant Education Cases

clock 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Teacher Contracts, Dismissal, Unions, and Employment Rights

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

This session covers essential elements of teacher contracts, including proper incorporation of policies and handbooks, and compliance with statutory requirements. Participants will learn the seven elements of just cause for employee discipline, documentation best practices, and strategies for operating effectively with unions and collective bargaining agreements.

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

clock 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Technology Integration and Privacy in Educational Settings

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

Explore the legal implications of integrating AI and technology into schools, with focus on FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance requirements. This session addresses privacy concerns around student data, accessibility obligations for disabled students, and practical guidance for vetting technology providers and platforms.

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

clock 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Special Education Law Updates and Compliance Requirements

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

Examine recent developments in special education law, including key cases on FAPE standards and the insufficiency of grade-to-grade progression alone. Learn best practices for developing effective IEPs, avoiding predetermination findings, and ensuring meaningful parent participation in the process.

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

clock 3:30 pm - 3:50 pm EST

Student Discipline Standards and Due Process Rights

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

Review legal standards governing student discipline established by Goss v. Lopez, including current trends addressing statistical disparities affecting minority students and students with disabilities. This session covers strategies for implementing fair discipline policies and recent case law on off-campus speech and school safety.

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

clock 3:50 pm - 4:10 pm EST

Emerging Legal Trends and Significant Education Cases

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

Analyze significant education law cases from the past year, including evolving jurisprudence on gender transition policies and parental rights with split circuit court decisions. Explore state legislative developments on school choice programs, smartphone restrictions, and emerging guidance on AI-related content filtering.

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about teacher contract essentials, dismissal documentation, the seven elements of just cause, and collective bargaining obligations with unions.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical guidance on AI privacy compliance, special education IEP best practices, student discipline due process, and emerging gender transition policy developments.

Teacher Contracts
Address position, term, hours, benefits, and discipline clearly to avoid ambiguity.
Technology Compliance
Vet AI platforms for FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and accessibility requirements.
Special Education
Grade-to-grade progression alone does not establish FAPE was provided.
Student Discipline
Due process requires hearings with opportunity to confront witnesses for longer suspensions.
Just Cause
Seven elements include fair warning, reasonable investigation, and proportionate penalty.
Gender Policies
Courts are split on parental notification requirements for student gender transitions.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about teacher contract essentials, dismissal documentation, the seven elements of just cause, and collective bargaining obligations with unions.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical guidance on AI privacy compliance, special education IEP best practices, student discipline due process, and emerging gender transition policy developments.

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

Partner representing public school districts, private educational organizations, and charter schools. He provides advice and representation on the full range of legal issues confronting schools, including labor and employment, discrimination, student rights, disabilities education, constitutional law, public finance, board governance, and risk management.

Education & Credentials

Juris doctorate degree, cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law in 1991; undergraduate degree from the State University of New York in 1983.

Recognition & Leadership

Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, and Southwest Asia Service Medal.

Experience

Over 30 years representing educational institutions in both Michigan and New York. Has represented post-secondary institutions relative to accreditation matters and litigation. Served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 until 1993, attaining the rank of Captain.

James P. Evans

Barclay Damon LLP

Partner representing public school districts, private educational organizations, and charter schools. He provides advice and representation on the full range of legal issues confronting schools, including labor and employment, discrimination, student rights, disabilities education, constitutional law, public finance, board governance, and risk management.

Education & Credentials

Juris doctorate degree, cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law in 1991; undergraduate degree from the State University of New York in 1983.

Recognition & Leadership

Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, and Southwest Asia Service Medal.

Experience

Over 30 years representing educational institutions in both Michigan and New York. Has represented post-secondary institutions relative to accreditation matters and litigation. Served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 until 1993, attaining the rank of Captain.

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