Product Description

School law is a comprehensive and constantly evolving field. Keeping up with the flood of new developments presents a greater challenge than ever for busy practitioners. MCLE’s 24th Annual School Law Conference 2024 examines the latest transformations and trends in school-related laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Experienced attorneys and other school-related professionals distill the most significant updates of the preceding year into a single day of practical information and lively discussion.

The Conference offers a comprehensive review of developments in the law through court cases, BSEA decisions, legislation, and regulatory changes. Hear seasoned attorneys offer up-to-date advice on cutting-edge topics. You can participate online or enjoy the opportunity for networking in person. Whether you represent school districts, school employees, or parents and students, the Conference is a necessity for your practice.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
  Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group LLC , Rockland
  
• 9:35 - 11:05 am

  Handling Hot-Button Issues in Schools

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  Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group LLC , Rockland
  Jorge S. Allen, Wellesley Public Schools , Wellesley Hills
  Rita Casper, Andover Public Schools , Andover
  John J. Davis, Esq., Pierce, Davis & Perritano LLP , Boston
  Barbara Fecteau, Massachusetts School Library Association , Wayland
  Lillian E. Wong, Esq., Noble Education Law LLC , Topsfield
  
• 11:05 - 11:15 am

  Break
• 11:15 - 12:15 pm

  Getting to Yes (and Then Writing It Up): Negotiating and Drafting Settlement Agreements in Special Education Cases

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  Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
  Myrto Flessas, Esq., Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Malden
  Michael J. Joyce, Esq., Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, PC , Marshfield
  Michelle A. Moor, Esq., Moor and Gregg LLC , Middleton
  Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP , Quincy
  
• 12:15 - 1:15 pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:15 - 2:45 pm

  Education Law Update 2024: The Latest from the BSEA, Courts, Legislature, DESE, and USDOE

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  Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
  Reece Erlichman, Esq., Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Malden
  Nancy N. Nevils, Esq., Stoneman, Chandler & Miller LLP , Boston
  
• 2:45 - 2:55 pm

  Break
• 2:55 - 3:50 pm

  “Hot Topics” in School Law for 2024

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  • Meeting the needs of newcomer students
  • English language learners
  • New Title IX regulations
  • AI and academic integrity
  • Alternatives to exclusionary discipline
  • Restraint and seclusion
  • Education in houses of correction
  • FERPA and the release of student information

  Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group LLC , Rockland
  Laura E. Gillis, Esq., Gillis Law LLC , Topsfield
  Kelsey M. Porcello, Esq., Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, PC , Marshfield
  Diana I. Santiago, Esq., Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
  Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq., The EdLaw Project, Youth Advocacy Foundation , Roxbury
  Paige L. Tobin, Esq., Murphy, Lamere & Murphy, PC , Braintree
  

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