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Expand your knowledge of pressing education law issues and obtain an Osgoode Certificate in Education Law while doing so.
The education system continues to evolve and more demands are being placed on you, as an Education Professional. It is increasingly important that you stay on top of the latest legal issues, ensure you understand the law that guides your actions and have a good understanding of risk management and best practices strategies.
The Osgoode Certificate in Education Law will take your education law knowledge to the next level. The curriculum of the Certificate was designed to ensure key areas to an overall comprehensive understanding in education law are mandatory requirements, with the opportunity to supplement with other programs of interest.
The modular design allows for some customization of your learning pathway and provides a 2-year timeframe to complete the requirements.
Learn at your own pace. Can’t wait for the next Live offering? Viewing the most recent iteration On Demand can still count towards your Certificate in Education Law.
What You’ll Learn
Enhance skills across core competencies in the critical areas of education law
Deepen knowledge of the legal standards that guide actions
Learn about and reflect upon best practices and evolving approaches in a range of current and challenging areas faced by educators
Practice learned skills and get feedback from instructors – acknowledged experts in the field
Get a deeper understanding of your role in the larger education law system and the impact your actions have
Each program module includes an emphasis on skills‑based learning, with in‑class lectures being supplemented by case studies and peer interaction, group work, designated Q&A sessions, role plays, simulations and much more.
Who Should Attend
School Administrators
(Principals, VPs)
Teachers
Superintendents of Education
Supervisory Offices
School trustees
Directors of Education
Law enforcement offices working with schools and boards
Government and public policy advisors
School board staff including mental health leads
Representatives from Federations, the Ministry of Education, and Ontario College of Teachers
Advocates for students and parents
Office of the Ombudsman
Education Law Practitioners
Special Education Consultants
Health and social service professionals
Certificate of Program Completion
Complete 5 days of programming within 2 years to earn the Osgoode Certificate in Education Law.
Delegates who have declared their intention to complete the Certificate will be given priority placement in subsequent modules.
Register now – in one or more programs – to secure your place.
Requirements
To receive a certificate:
- Complete the following required courses:
- Critical and Emerging Issues in School Law for K-12 Education Professionals (2 days);
- Legal Guide to Special Education Law; and
- Human Resources Law for Education Professionals
- Complete 1 Elective*
- Education Law for Private and Independent Schools
- Advanced Issues in Special Education Law
- Mental Health Law for Children and Youth
Faculty
Advisory Board
Kimberley Ishmael
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Sheila M. MacKinnon
Shibley Righton LLP
Dr. Sharon Pyke
Retired Supervisory Officer
Eric Roher
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Nicola Simmons
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Jennifer Trépanier
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Program Chairs
Alex Battick
Battick Legal Advisory
Patrick Case
Assistant Deputy Minister, Education Equity Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Education
Naveen Hassan
Associate General Counsel & Director, Privacy and Risk Management, The Hospital for Sick Children
Kimberley Ishmael
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Kiran Kang
Associate, Goldblatt Partners LLP
Dr. Sharon Pyke
Retired Supervisory Officer
Eric Roher
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Nicola Simmons
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Jennifer Trépanier
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Instructors
Agenda
View the 2023 program brochure to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
Upcoming dates below. View courses for more information, including CPD hours.
You must register for each individual program.
Course:
School Law for K-12 Education Professionals 2022
Course:
Education Law for Private and Independent Schools 2022
Course:
Special Education Law 2023
Course:
Advanced Issues in Special Education Law 2023
Course:
Mental Health Law for Children and Youth 2023
Course:
Human Resources Law for Education Professionals 2023
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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Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
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
Registration questions
Technical support
Online Technical Requirements
To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.