Program Chair(s)

Dr. Sharon Pyke

Retired Supervisory Officer

Nicola Simmons

Keel Cottrelle LLP

Partners

Today’s education system is more challenging than ever

To ensure that the learning rights and safety of all students and staff are not compromised, it is critical that those working in special education have a complete and current understanding of the law and how it guides their day-to-day actions.

The OsgoodePD Legal Guide to Special Education Law program was developed to provide you with a practical, up-to-date understanding of the most pertinent legal challenges in special education law today and give you strategies to deal with them.

What You’ll Learn

The latest human rights case law relating to special education and schools

The positive duty to address allegations of discrimination in the school

Strategies for dealing with violent behavior in schools: protecting students and staff

How does OHSA impact special needs students, their teachers, and other educational workers?

Can a school board refuse to admit a student under the Education Act? Why and how?

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

Keel Cottrelle LLP

Agenda

View the 2021 program agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.

Register

Recorded: Dec 1, 2021

$595 + HST


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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CPD & accreditation

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.

CPD Hours
Format
Contact us for inquiries about other provinces.
Substantive5h 25m
EDI45m
Total6h 10m

Are you reporting hours from a previous date?

View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.

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Single Course Enrollment

Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Client and Technical Support

Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.

Program content questions

Myrsini Zacharakis, Program Lawyer
mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca

Online Technical Requirements

To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.