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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

Elective

Course:

Special Education Law 2023

Course:

Advanced Issues in Special Education Law 2023

Elective

Course:

Mental Health Law for Children and Youth 2023

Elective

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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