NIESC Title IX Survival Guide: From Report to Resolution
Date: November 16, 2026
Presenter: CCHA Law Firm Representatives- Betsy Lucas Barnes, Amy Steketee, Jodie Ferise
Registration Deadline: November 9, 2026
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm ET
PGP Points: 3
Location: Baugo Community Schools, Elkhart, IN
Member Price: $100 Single | $200 Team of 3
Non-Member Price: $150
Facilitator: Don Harman
Description:
Title IX compliance is more complex than ever, and the stakes for getting it wrong are high. This engaging and practical training equips school leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate Title IX complaints from initial report through final determination and appeal. Participants will gain a clear understanding of role-specific responsibilities, legal requirements, procedural safeguards, and common pitfalls, while working through real-world school scenarios that bring the process to life.
Whether you serve as a Title IX Coordinator, investigator, decision-maker, appellate officer, or oversee the process as an administrator or board member, this training provides actionable guidance designed specifically for K-12 schools.
Audience:
- Superintendents
- Assistant Superintendents
- Principals and Assistant Principals
- Title IX Coordinators
- Human Resources Administrators
- Investigators
- Decision-Makers
- Appellate Decision-Makers
- School Board Members involved in the Title IX process
- Other administrators responsible for student or employee compliance matters
Strategies:
- Real-world K-12 scenarios and case studies
- Step-by-step walkthrough of the Title IX process
- Practical guidance tailored to each Title IX role
- Strategies for maintaining impartiality and avoiding procedural mistakes
- Discussion of difficult judgment calls and common district challenges
- Interactive format with ample opportunity for questions and discussion
- Focus on defensible decision-making and risk reduction
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