Our school law seminars and webinars offer invaluable professional development opportunities and CLE credit for school lawyers. These programs are presented by school law practitioners for school law practitioners and target your professional needs.
School Law Seminar
2023 Spring School Law Seminar
The COSA Spring School Law Seminar will be held March 30 - April 1, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The program will provide school attorneys with timely, valuable resources to make the best decisions for their districts. The seminar offers continuing legal education as well as multiple networking opportunities.
School Law Webinars
COSA presents webinars on topics of critical interest to public school districts and their legal counsel. COSA members receive discounts for these online opportunities.
COSA is dedicated to providing high-quality continuing legal education (CLE) sessions to attorneys. We established a financial hardship policy for attorneys who are unable to participate due to financial reasons but are interested in our course offerings. Please submit your request according to the guidelines noted on the Financial Hardship form and contact COSA’s Director if there are questions.
Significant New Federal Guidance and Directives Impacting Schools: Students with Disabilities
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance significantly impacting how schools must address the discipline, safety, and behavior of students with IEPs and 504 Plans. In addition, the Office for Civil Rights issued its Annual Report to President Biden highlighting issues of significance that foreshadow future enforcement on issues including students with disabilities’ accessibility and placement, “Free Appropriate Public Education” under the Section 504 regulations, and schools' responsibilities to respond to complaints during remote, hybrid and in-person learning. The presenters will cover key new directives in the guidance, highlight areas of likely enforcement activities, and offer insights on advising school clients given these developments.
Host: Sonja Trainor, Managing Director, Legal Advocacy, NSBA
Faculty Presenter: Alana Leffler and Renae Aldana, Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet, LLC, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Annual Ethics Webinar Bundle
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
1) A House Divided: A School Attorney’s Guide to Managing a Split Board
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
In this comprehensive review of the specific legal ethics questions that arise in school law practice, the speaker will engage you in real-life school law scenarios that implicate various ethical rules. Apply the well-known rules attorneys must follow in situations you are likely to experience, if you haven’t already. (60 minutes of CLE)
Host: Sonja Trainor, Managing Director, Legal Advocacy
Presenters: Christine Badillo, Walsh Gallegos Trevino Kyle & Robinson P.C., Austin, TX
2) School Board Member Misconduct
2:15 – 3:15 PM (Eastern)
Join an experienced school attorney for tales of board member misconduct – all based on true stories – and how to apply ethics rules in the midst of such challenges. You will come away with wise insights and legal ethics training gained through difficult experiences. (60 minutes of CLE)
Host: Sonja Trainor, Managing Director, Legal Advocacy
Presenter: Lynn Rossi Scott, Brackett & Ellis, P.C., Fort Worth, TX
Fees:
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Regular (Non-Member) |
COSA Member |
State Association |
Individual Webinar |
$139 |
$99 |
$49 |