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April 2, 2012
Darcy Kriha presents "Medical Issues in the School Setting" at the Midwest Principal's Center's Legal Breakfast.
CBA YLS Education Law and Labor & Employee Committees Joint Seminar
March 29, 2012
Jennifer Dunn is a panelist for "The Intersection of Labor & Employment: Practicing Before the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board" at Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section on Education Law and Labor & Employee Committees Joint Seminar.
NACUA March CLE Conference - Seattle, WA
March 23, 2012
Ellen Babbitt is a panelist for the "Mental Health Issues in the Workplace" session at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) March CLE Workshop.
ABACC 53rd Annual Conference
February 23, 2012
Ellen M. Babbit presents "Annual Legal Update: Higher Education Under Scrutiny" at the 53rd Annual Conference of the Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC).
ABACC Annual Conference - Orlando, FL
February 23, 2012
Ellen Babbitt presents "Higher Education Under Scrutiny: Annual Legal Update" at the Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC) Annual Conference.
MPC Legal Breakfast - Lombard, IL
February 6, 2012
Darcy Kriha presents "Conducting Student Residency Investigations" at the Midwest Principal's Center's Legal Breakfast.
IAASE Winter Conference - Springfield, IL
January 27, 2012
Darcy Kriha is a panelist for "60 Tips in 60 Minutes" at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) 13th Annual Winter Conference.
IASPA's Sixth Annual Conference - Lisle, IL
January 27, 2012
Scott Cruz serves as one of the speakers at the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators (IASPA) Sixth Annual Conference.
LRP Publications Audio Conference
January 26, 2012
Darcy Kriha presents "When to Draw the Line: Responding to Challenging Parents" in a LRP Publications audio conference.
American Council on Education Institute for New Chief Academic Officers - Tampa, FL
January 13, 2012
Ellen M. Babbit is a panelist in "Where the Lawyers Are: Legal Issues for new CAOs" at the American Council on Education's Institute for New Chief Academic Officers.
CBA Education Committee Meeting - Chicago, IL
January 12, 2012
Jackie Wernz presents “2011 Laws Private and Public School Lawyers Should Know” at the Chicago Bar Association Education Committee meeting.
MPC Legal Breakfast - Lombard, IL
January 9, 2012
Darcy Kriha presents "Responding to Student Record Requests" at the Midwest Principal's Center's Legal Breakfast.
MPC Legal Breakfast - Lombard, IL
December 5, 2011
Darcy Kriha presents "Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Including the New Care of Students with Diabetes Act" at the Midwest Principal's Center's Legal Breakfast.
27th Annual Conference on Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law
December 2, 2011
Jim Franczek serves as a panelist in "Education Reform in Illinois" at the 27th Annual Conference on Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law hosted by Chicago-Kent College of Law.
IASBO Educational Support Professionals Conference
December 2, 2011
Jackie Wernz serves as a panelist on "Residency and Homelessness Issues" at the Illinois Association of School Business Officials' Educational Support Professionals Conference.
Harper College
November 18, 2011
Res Vazquez speaks at the 2011 Latino Summit at Harper College.
2011 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO - Chicago, IL
November 18, 2011
Shelli Anderson and Dana Fattore Crumley present on Fitness for Duty tests at the 2011 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO.
2011 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO - Chicago, IL
November 18, 2011
Brian Crowley presents an update on the OMA and the FOIA at a school board president workshop as part of the 2011 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO.
ICSA 25th Annual School Law Seminar - Hyatt Regency Chicago
November 18, 2011
Mike Hernandez presents "So You Think There Is A 'Conflict of Interest' – What Is A Lawyer To Do?" at the Illinois Council of School Attorneys' (ICSA) 25th Annual School Law Seminar.
Classrooms First Commission - Springfield, IL
November 16, 2011
Mike Hernandez speaks to the Classrooms First Commission in Springfield on shared services and other collaborative arrangements between school districts.
Chicago, IL
November 10, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha and Scott L. Warner present "Responding to Student Threats on Campus" at the Education Law Association's 2011 Annual Conference.
ELA's Illinois Administrators Academy - Chicago, IL
November 9, 2011
Amy K. Dickerson serves as a one of three panelists for the "Parental Rights & Issues" session at the Illinois Administrators Academy hosted by the Education Law Association (ELA).
ELA's Illinois Administrators Academy
November 9, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha presents the "Search & Seizure | Fourteenth Amendment – Due Process" session at the Illinois Administrators Academy hosted by the Education Law Association (ELA).
2011 ELA 57th Annual Conference - Westin River North
November 9, 2011
Ellen Babbitt is a panelist in "When Going Online Goes Too Far: Managing College Students’ Social Networking and Other Online Postings That Result in Bullying, Harassment, and Ridiculing" at the Education Law Association 57th Annual Conference.
MPC Legal Breakfast - Lombard, IL
November 7, 2011
Darcy Kriha presents "Teacher and Principal Evaluation" at the Midwest Principal's Center's Legal Breakfast.
United Educators Select Counsel Meeting
November 3, 2011
Ellen Babbitt participates in a panel discussion regarding significant claims and issues involving United Educators (UE) insureds at the UE Select Counsel Meeting.
Northwestern University School of Law
November 2, 2011
Jackie Wernz presents on careers in education law to an education law class at Northwestern University School of Law.
Loyola's ChildLaw and Education Institute - Chicago, IL
November 2, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha is a panelist in the "Special Education and Discipline" panel at the Loyola's Childlaw and Education Institute's Special Education in Charter Schools: Challenges and Opportunities Conference.
Seminar co-hosted by Franczek Radelet and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Northwestern Kellogg Conference Center
November 1, 2011
Join us on November 1, 2011 to discuss approaches for managing social media issues relating to employees in the education sector.
LRP Publications Webinar
October 19, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha presents "Distressed and Dangerous Students: District Liability Issues and Best Practices" hosted by LRP Publications.
Argo Community High School
October 4, 2011
Jackie Wernz will discuss careers within the legal field with high school students at Argo Community High School.
MPC Legal Breakfast - Lombard, IL
October 3, 2011
Darcy Kriha presents "Update on the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA)" at the Midwest Principal's Center's Legal Breakfast.
Franzcek Radelet - 12:00 - 1:15 pm CT
September 28, 2011
In this webinar, Franczek Radelet partners Bill Pokorny and Ed Druck will discuss wage and hour issues that frequently arise on college and university campuses and best practices for complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws.
28th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law - Portland, OR
September 27, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha presents "'But my son is allergic to that Pony!' - Service Animals, Students with Allergies and Chemical Sensitivities" at the 28th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law.
Franczek Radelet Webinar - 12:00 - 1:15 pm CT
September 27, 2011
In this series, Amy Dickerson and Jackie Wernz look at the challenges school districts face when it comes to student fees.
Dealing With Difficult Folks: Critical (but Practical) Strategies to Avoid Adversarial Relationships
IAASE 13th Annual Conference - Tinley Park, ILSeptember 22, 2011
Patti J. Whitten co-presents "Dealing With Difficult Folks: Critical (but Practical) Strategies to Avoid Adversarial Relationships" at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE)'s 13th Annual Fall Conference.
2011-2012 IAASE Fall Conference: Together Towards Tomorrow - Tinley Park, IL
September 21, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha presents "Special Education for New Directors" at the 2011-2012 Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) Fall Conference: Together Towards Tomorrow.
Regional Office of Education
September 8, 2011
Jennifer A. Smith presents on school district responsibilities to students with diabetes and other health conditions for the Champaign-Ford County Superintendents hosted by the Regional Office of Education.
Magna Publications
August 18, 2011
Ellen M. Babbitt co-presents "A Toolbox of Strategies for Handling ADA Compliance Issues." This Magna Publications online seminar focuses on strategies for assuring ADA compliance with respect to students and employees on campus.
Franczek Radelet Webinar
August 17, 2011
In this webinar, Amy Dickerson and Colleen O’Keefe look at the challenges school districts face when it comes to student residency.
2011 NACUA Annual Conference - San Francisco, CA
June 29, 2011
Ellen Babbitt co-presents "Conflict Coaching 2.0: Advanced Strategies and Skills for Supervisors to Manage Troublesome Campus Conflict" at the 2011 National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Annual Conference.
2011 NACUA Annual Conference - San Francisco, CA
June 27, 2011
Peter G. Land co-presents "What’s Big in Employment Law?" at the 2011 National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Annual Conference.
IASB's School Board LeaderShop - Oakbrook, IL
June 18, 2011
Brian Crowley presents on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act to newly elected Board Presidents at the Comprehensive Workshop for Board Presidents as part of the Illinois Association of School Board's School Board LeaderShop.
CLEO Mid-Summer Professional Development Seminar & Career Fair - Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport
June 12, 2011
Jackie Wernz presents on private sector legal employment at the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) Mid-Summer Professional Development Seminar and Career Fair at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport.
2011 IASBO Annual Conference - St. Charles, IL
May 19, 2011
Brian P. Crowley and Jacqueline F. Wernz present "Hitting a Moving Target: Understanding the Evolution of the Illinois FOIA" at the 2011 Illinois Association of School Board Officials (IASBO) Annual Conference.
2011 IASBO Annual Conference - St. Charles, IL
May 18, 2011
Shelli L. Anderson presents on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) at the 2011 Illinois Association of School Board Officials (IASBO) Annual Conference.
2011 IASBO Annual Conference - St. Charles, IL
May 18, 2011
Colleen O'Keefe presents "The Intersection of Cyber Bullying and Student Discipline" at the 2011 Illinois Association of School Board Officials (IASBO) Annual Conference.
IAASE 12th Annual Spring Conference
May 13, 2011
Patti Whitten serves as a panelist on "Preparing for Due Process"at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) 12th Annual Spring Conference.
ED-RED Finance-Legislation Committee Meeting
May 6, 2011
Ares Dalianis and Scott Metcalf present "Property Tax Update" at the ED-RED Finance-Legislation Committee Meeting.
2011 IACAC Conference - Itasca, IL
May 5, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha and Ellen M. Babbitt present "Student Records: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask" at the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) Conference.
I-KAN Regional Office of Education - Kankakee Community College
May 3, 2011
Jennifer Smith serves as a panelist at the I-KAN Regional Office of Education's "Addressing Bullying at School: A Panel Discussion."
LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities - Phoenix, AZ
May 1, 2011
Establishing purposeful and realistic communication with parents is an overlooked art form. Without it, can create unintentional landmines that can prove financially costly for a district and emotionally draining for a staff. Patti Whitten and Dr. Susan Baker, retired Assistant Superintendent and partner with Advocacy Associates for Educational Rights, pinpoint potential sources of conflict in the IEP development and implementation process during this session at LRP's 2011 National Institute.
NSBA Council of School Attorneys' 2011 School Law Seminar - San Francisco, CA
April 8, 2011
James J. Zuehl and Sally J. Scott present "Negotiating Education Reform: Context, Process and Results" at the National School Board Association's 2011 School Law Seminar.
NSBA Council of School Attorneys School Law Seminar - San Francisco, CA
April 7, 2011
Patti Whitten presents "Settling Due Process Disputes: Navigating Between Scylla & Charybdis" at the NSBA Council of School Attorneys' 2011 Annual School Law Seminar.
Argo Community High School
March 31, 2011
Jackie Wernz discusses careers within the legal field with high school students at the Argo Community High School's Annual College and Career Fair.
Roosevelt University's Student Teaching Seminar
March 24, 2011
Amy K. Dickerson presents on special education legal issues in "ABC's of IEP's: Tips for Effective IEP Meetings" to special education student teachers at Roosevelt University's Student Teaching Seminar.
2011 NACUA CLE Conference - New Orleans, LA
March 24, 2011
Ellen M. Babbitt co-presents "Conducting Internal Investigations" at the 2011 National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Conference.
2011 NACUA CLE Conference - New Orleans, LA
March 24, 2011
Peter G. Land co-presents "Take This Job and Tweet It!" at the 2011 National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Conference.
Wyoming Special Education Directors (WASEA) - Riverton, Wyoming
March 17, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha presents "Student Behavior, Discipline and the Law" and "Top Ten Special Education Issues" at the WASEA Spring Conference.
Franczek Radelet Webinar
March 16, 2011
In this webinar, Dana Fattore Crumley and Jackie Wernz will review important issues relating to bullying, harassment and civil rights in public schools.
52nd Annual Conference of the ABACC - Orlando, FL
February 25, 2011
Ellen M. Babbitt presents "Annual Legal Update: Policies and Practices to Reduce Employment Risk" and co-presents "Career Advancement Series: Creating a Compliance Program at a Smaller Institution" at the 52nd Annual Conference of the Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC).
The John Marshall Law School
February 24, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha presents on school law for a group of law students at The John Marshall Law School.
Franczek Radelet Webinar
February 23, 2011
In the wake of the recent Arizona shootings, school administrators on elementary, secondary, and college campuses are questioning their obligations to identify, discipline, and serve students who pose a danger to themselves and others. In this webinar, Franczek Radelet attorneys discuss these obligations and recommend best practices for protecting our students and our schools in both the K-12 and higher education settings, including:
American Council on Education Institute for New Chief Academic Officers - Tampa, FL
February 14, 2011
Ellen M. Babbitt co-presents "Where the Lawyers Are: Reducing Legal Liabilities 2011" for the American Council on Education Institute for New Chief Academic Officers.
Illinois Association of School Board Officials (IASBO) Seminar - Downers Grove, IL
February 4, 2011
Brian P. Crowley and Scott R. Metcalf present "Avoid Surprises: Comply with Purchasing Mandates" at a seminar hosted by the Illinois Association of School Board Officials.
Midwest Principals' Center, Inc. - Lisle, IL
January 31, 2011
Darcy L. Kriha frames how principals and the central office determine criteria for granting tenure, how to legally assist a teacher on remediation and move toward necessary dismissal.
Community Colleges Conference on Legal Issues 2011 - Orlando, FL
January 30, 2011
Ellen M. Babbitt co-presents "Dispute Resolution in Academe and the Effective Management of Campus Conflict" at the Community Colleges Conference on Legal Issues 2011.
Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators - Lisle, IL
January 28, 2011
Dana Fattore Crumley presents "Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace" at the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators(IASPA) fifth annual conference.
Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators - Lisle, IL
January 28, 2011
Shelli L. Anderson presents "Employee Investigations and Discipline" at the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators(IASPA) fifth annual conference.
Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators - Lisle, IL
January 27, 2011
Scott Cruz serves as one of the speakers at the fifth annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators (IASPA).
Illinois Association of School Business Officials Seminar - Downers Grove, IL
January 26, 2011
Jackie Wernz co-presents on "Residency and Homelessness" at a seminar hosted by Illinois Association of School Business Officials.
Magna Publications
January 25, 2011
What happens when colleagues don’t behave … collegially? What do you do when faced with toxic conduct from faculty and staff – conduct that may include harassment, intimidation, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, abuse of policies, or even threats and physical violence?
Northwest Suburban Schools Business Officials Meeting - Mt. Prospect, IL
January 14, 2011
Scott Cruz presents "Assessing and Defending IL Unemployment Claims" at the Northwest Suburban Schools Business Officials Meeting.
CBA YLS Education Committee Meeting
January 13, 2011
Dana Fattore Crumley and Jackie Wernz present "A Precarious Balance: Balancing the Rights of Homeless Students and School Districts under McKinney Vento and Illinois Homelessness Law" at the Chicago Bar Association's Young Professionals Education Committee Meeting.
Midwest Principals' Center, Inc. - Lisle, IL
January 10, 2011
School leaders must honor the right of students and parents to free speech. Darcy L. Kriha addresses First Amendment issues and how to relate to student and parent behavior.
South Suburban School Business Officials - Alsip, IL
December 10, 2010
Ares G. Dalianis presents an update on tax objection complaints, PTAB and other property tax issues for the South Suburban School Business Officials.
Illinois Association of School Business Officials - Naperville, IL
December 3, 2010
and Brian P. Crowley presents on the topic of "Happy Anniversary! One Year Under the New FOIA- Now What?" at the the Illinois Association of School Business Officials' Educational Support Professionals Conference at Northern Illinois University-Naperville Campus.
Northwestern University School of Law - Evanston, IL
December 3, 2010
Jackie Wernz serves as a guest speaker for an education law seminar at Northwestern University School of Law on the topic of legal careers in the field of education law.
26th Annual Conference on Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law - Chicago-Kent College of Law
December 3, 2010
Shelli L. Anderson joins fellow panelists for the "Social Networking and the Workplace," session at 26th Annual Conference on Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
SCOPE (South Cooperative Organization for Public Education) - Oak Lawn, IL
November 22, 2010
Ares G. Dalianis presents an update on property tax legislation for SCOPE (South Cooperative Organization for Public Education).
2010 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO - Chicago, IL
November 20, 2010
Patricia J. Whitten and Brian P. Crowley engage in a panel discussion on the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Illinois Open Meetings Act (OMA). The panel explores practical implications, implementation nuances and evolving clarification of gray areas in the law; examines recent amendments and provides practical guidance.
2010 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO - Chicago, IL
November 19, 2010
Brian P. Crowley presents an update on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act at a school board president workshop as part of the 2010 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO in Chicago.
Illinois Council of School Attorneys' Annual Seminar - Chicago, IL
November 19, 2010
Andrea R. Waintroob presents "The 'Double Edged Sword'of Quon" examining how states have responded to Ontario v. Quon, 130 S.Ct. 2619 (2010) and how school districts can best protect themselves from increasing their production burdens under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Illinois State Deans' Association 49th Annual Conference - Champaign, IL
November 12, 2010
Colleen F. O'Keefe presents Special Education Legal Update session at the 49th Annual Conference of the Illinois State Deans' Association.
4th Annual American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law Conference - Chicago, IL
November 5, 2010
James C. Franczek, Jr. serves as panelist in the session, “Can You Make the Grade?—Collective Bargaining in the Midst of Educational Reforms,” at the 4th Annual American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law Conference.
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)-Sponsored Conference - Chicago, IL
November 3, 2010
James C. Franczek, Jr. serves on the panel, “Key National Leaders Agree: Labor Management Cooperation is Critical,” as part of a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)-sponsored conference addressing the timely and highly informative matters surrounding health care issues in collective bargaining.
Midwest Principals' Center, Inc. - Lisle, IL
October 25, 2010
Darcy L. Kriha addresses the role of the principal in resolving issues when it comes to implementing discipline policy. The workshop examines principals' rights and responsbilities that are in accordance with the law and policy.
Illinois Association of School Nurses - Hoffman Estates, IL
October 22, 2010
Darcy Kriha presents on the current state of law as it applies to medical services in schools at the 53rd annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Nurses. She to compare and contrast “medical services” and “health services” in the educational setting and apply these definitions to “real-life” examples in the educational setting.
Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law - Yakima, WA
October 19, 2010
As part of the 27th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law, Darcy L. Kriha reviews case law, statutes and regulations, and she examines the various dynamics that impact attendance.
Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law - Yakima, WA
October 18, 2010
Darcy Kriha conducts interactive seminar designed to introduce building administrators to key concepts and practical tips necessary to negotiate the slippery slope that can be special education law.
Council of School Attorneys - Providence, RI
October 15, 2010
Teacher discipline is usually governed by state law, board policies, administrative regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Tenure can create other expectations of continued employment.
Council of School Attorneys - Providence, RI
October 15, 2010
Shelli L. Anderson and Dana Fattore Crumley present " When This Marriage Can’t Be Saved: Severing the Relationship Between Board and Superintendent,” for the Council of School Attorneys at their 2010 School Law Practice Seminar.
Northwestern University School of Law - Evanston, IL
October 12, 2010
Firm partner Amy Moor Gaylord serves as a panelist for a Northwestern Law 101 Series Litigation Panel for first year law students about various areas of the law. The program focuses on the major areas of law, such as litigation, transactional, intellectual property and international law.
Illinois Association of School Business Officials, Illinois Computing Educators and Illinois Chief Technology Officers - Naperville, IL
October 8, 2010
Jackie F. Wernz presents "Social Media Policies for School Districts" at TechCon: Technology and Financial Issues for the 21st Century, hosted by the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO).
Illinois Association of School Boards: The DuPage Division - Lombard, IL
September 29, 2010
The panel session, "21st Century Contracts: What can districts and teaching staffs expect of each other?" addresses issues from the legal, union and management perspectives on how to respond to the challenges of Race to the Top, performance pay, accountability and enhanced evaluation processes.
Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education 12th Annual Fall Conference - Tinley Park, IL
September 23, 2010
Darcy L. Kriha presents session that focuses on the "art and science" of being a special education director.
NACUA Annual Conference - Washington, D.C.
June 29, 2010
Scott L. Warner co-presents "Accommodating Student Psychiatric Disabilities in a Post-Virginia Tech World: Model Solutions that Address Student Behavioral Concerns" at 2010 National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Annual Conference.
2010 NACUA Annual Conference
June 28, 2010
Peter G. Land serves as the moderator in "What’s On Our Minds? Hot Topics for President Obama’s Civil Rights Enforcement Agencies: A Discussion" at the 2010 National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Annual Conference.
Aurora University - Aurora, IL
June 23, 2010
Jennifer A. Smith presents on education law issues at the the "Advanced Seminar in School Law" session at Aurora University.
Doctor of Education Course Presentation at Benedictine - Lisle, IL
June 13, 2010
Scott L. Warner presents "Legal Issues in Student Affairs Administration" at the Doctor of Education Course at Benedictine University.
DuPage County Bar Association - Wheaton, IL
May 25, 2010
Jennifer A. Smith presents with Matt Kiser, a special education attorney, on procedural issues for "Nuts and Bolts of Due Process Under IDEA" at the Ad Hoc School Law & Practice Seminar for the DuPage County Bar Association.
IASBO - St. Charles, IL
May 20, 2010
Dana Fattore Crumley and Darcy L. Kriha present two sessions on the New Section 504 at the IASBO Annual Conference.
IASBO Annual Conference - St. Charles, IL
May 19, 2010
Brian P. Crowley presents on key changes under the new FOIA, primarily focused on interactive discussion of practical implications for school districts, nuances of implementation, and evolving clarification of "grey areas".
IASBO Annual Conference - St. Charles, IL
May 19, 2010
Respicio F. Vazquez and Scott S. Metcalf present "Steer Clear of Bidding Predicaments." Information will be shared to help comply with Prevailing Wage and bid requirements.
NACUA Regional CLE Seminar - Chicago, IL
May 14, 2010
Scott L. Warner co-presents "Current Illinois Cases and Legislative Developments" at 2010 National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Regional Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar.
Chicago, IL
May 7, 2010
Dana Fattore Crumley presents with Rusty Burnette, the principal of Vaughn Occupational High School located in Chicago, as part of the special education panel at the New Leaders for New Schools' Chicago Community Summit Kick-Off.
Champaign-Ford Superintendents’ Seminar - Rantoul, IL
May 6, 2010
Scott Cruz presents an overview on unemployment claims to the superintendents in Champaign and Ford counties.
LRP Publications - Orlando, FL
May 2, 2010
Darcy L. Kriha presents "Settle or Fight? Knowing When to Hold 'Em, Fold 'Em or Walk Away" and "Nuts & Bolts Session on FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)" sessions at the 31st Annual National Institute on Legal Issues of Education Individuals with Disabilities Conference.
Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) 45th Annual Conference - Springfield, IL
April 15, 2010
Dana Fattore Crumley presents with Sara G. Boucek, J.D., associate director/legal counsel for IASA, for the "Mad Doesn't Equal Cause" session of the IASA 45th Annual Conference.
Colorado Department of Education Legal Conference - Denver, CO
April 12, 2010
Darcy L. Kriha presents at the Colorado Department of Education Legal Conference at the personal request of the General Counsel for the Colorado Department of Education.
Argo Community High School Career Fair - Summit, IL
March 30, 2010
Amy K. Dickerson, an associate at Franczek Radelet, will present "Thinking About A Career in the Law" at the Argo Community High School Career Fair on March 30.
Illinois State Board of Education - Chicago, IL
March 16, 2010
Darcy L. Kriha co-hosts a special education mediator training with Parents' attorney Courtney Stillman.
Illinois Association of School Boards - Lockport, IL
March 2, 2010
Brian P. Crowley presents on the changes to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB).
Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators' Conference - Lisle, IL
January 29, 2010
Dana Fattore Crumley speaks at the fourth annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators. Her presentation, "Too Much Information: Managing Employment Issues in the MySpace Age," concerns employment issues surrounding MySpace and Facebook.
Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators' Conference - Lisle, IL
January 28, 2010
Shelli Anderson speaks at the fourth annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators on the topic of disciplining staff for the misuse of technology.
Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education Winter Conference - Springfield, IL
January 21, 2010
Darcy L. Kriha, a partner at Franczek Radelet, will host a presentation at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education Eleventh Annual Winter Conference.
IASB/IASA/IASBO - Chicago, IL
November 21, 2009
Firm partners Ares G. Dalianis and Michael J. Hernandez speak on "Protecting School Revenues" at Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO.
Illinois Transition Conference - Schaumburg, IL
November 8, 2009
Darcy Kriha will present an update on "Special Education Transition Cases in Illinois and Throughout the Country" at the Illinois Transition Conference, November 8-11, 2009.
"The New Section 504" - Sessions located throughout Illinois
November 2009
The Franczek Radelet Special Education Practice Team will be holding a series of special programs in September, October and November to inform clients and education sector employees about the recent changes to Section 504. Successful completion of this seminar entitles teachers to 2 hours of CPDU credit.
Education Law Association 55th Annual Conference - Louisville, KY
October 21, 2009
This October, Franczek Radelet attorneys will speak on various school law topics at the 2009 Education Law Association 55th Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s conference will be held October 21-24, 2009, and will feature presentations on “Education Law in a Time of Change: Federal, State, and Local Policy.” During the October 21 pre-conference sessions devoted specifically to Illinois, Franczek Radelet attorneys Patricia J. Whitten, Darcy L. Kriha, and Jacqueline Wernz will make three presentations on 1) current students’ rights issues, i.e. student speech, school searches, and internet misconduct; 2) recent changes in special education law; and 3) the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
National Council of School Attorneys - Seattle, WA
October 16, 2009
Dana Fattore Crumley and Amy Dickerson present "From Eligibility to Hearing: The Ins and Outs of Section 504" to the National Council of School Attorneys at its 2009 Conference. The presentation reviews new Section 504 Guidelines and includes templates for Section 504 eligibility determinations, meetings, and plans.
Illinois Association of School Business Officials - Downers Grove, IL
October 8, 2009
IASBO seminar Hot New Laws and Implications for School Districts: FOIA and Employee Compensation Reporting.
26th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law - Seattle, Washington
October 5, 2009
Darcy Kriha gives multiple presentations at the 26th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law.
Hispanic National Bar Association - Albuquerque, NM
September 4, 2009
Firm partner Michael J. Hernandez speaks on the topic "How to Represent Your Client Most Effectively at Mediation" at the HBNA's 34th Annual Convention and First Judicial Summit.
ED-RED - Park Ridge, IL
June 25, 2009
Brian P. Crowley presents on the recent legislation and implications for school districts stemming from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for ED-RED.
Update on property tax appeals, assessment issues, and the Cook County Assessor's reclassification of property for 2009 - Park Ridge, IL
May 18, 2009
Firm partners Ares Dalianis and Michael Hernandez discuss the status of Madison Two case regarding the right of local districts to intervene in tax objection complaints in circuit courts and implications for local districts.
Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Mental Health and Disability Law Committee - Chicago, IL
May 18, 2009
Firm partner Darcy Kriha presents a Special Education Law Update to the The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of the Chicago Bar Association.
Regional Office of Education #9, Champaign/Ford Counties - Rantoul, IL
May 14, 2009
Darcy Kriha presents on Medical Care for Students by Staff in Schools at the Regional Office of Education #9, Champaign/Ford Counties.
Illinois Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference - St. Charles, IL
May 13, 2009
Brian Crowley and Scott Metcalf speak on this topic at the 58th annual Illinois Association of School Board Officials Conference. The theme of this year's conference is "A Coming Together of Ideas."
Illinois Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference - Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
May 13, 2009
Firm partner Ares Dalianis speaks on the topic of property tax appeals at the 58th annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials. This year's conference theme is "A Coming Together of Ideas.
Illinois Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference - St. Charles, IL
May 13, 2009
Colleen O'Keefe speaks on this topic during the Wednesday morning breakout sessions at the 58th annual Illinois Association of School Board Officials Conference. The theme of this year's conference is "A Coming Together of Ideas."
Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling - Itasca, IL
May 7, 2009
Darcy Kriha presents on the topic "Balancing Rights and Responsibilities: Disclosure of School Records to Colleges/Universities" to the IACAC.
National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities - Paris Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
April 26, 2009
Darcy L. Kriha will speak on the topic "Legal Essentials for Newer Administrators" at the National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities.
LRP 15th Annual Special Education School Attorneys Conference - San Antonio, TX
January 29, 2009
Darcy L. Kriha will speak at a pre-conference symposium at this conference, which is now in its 15th year and is designed specifically for school attorneys.
IASB/IASA/IASBO Annual Conference 2008 - Chicago, IL
November 22, 2008
Darcy L. Kriha speaks on this topic at the Joint Conference of the Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Association of School Administrators, and Illinois Association of School Business Officials.
Illinois Council of School Attorneys' Seminar on School Law
November 21, 2008
Darcy L. Kriha spoke on this topic at the Illinois Council of School Attorneys' 22nd Annual Seminar on School Law.
24th Annual Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law Conference - Chicago-Kent College of Law
November 14, 2008
Darcy L. Kriha spoke at a workshop at the Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law Conference held at the Chicago-Kent College of Law; the topic was "Changes in Special Education Law and their Effects on Labor Relations".
State of Illinois Transition Conference: Bridge to the Future - Imagine the Possibilities - Peoria, IL
October 29, 2008
Darcy L. Kriha spoke on this topic before the 2008 Statewide Transition Conference.
Illinois Association of School Boards - Belvidere, IL
September 25, 2008
Darcy L. Kriha spoke on this topic before the Kishwaukee Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards.
Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE)
September 25, 2008
Darcy L. Kriha gave a speech on the topic "Legal Bootcamp for New Special Education Administrators" at the IAASE's Fall 2008 conference.
LRP 29th National Institute
May 4, 2008
Darcy conducts an all-day training session for new special education administrators and she presents a session on "Allergies, Asthma and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities: On the Cutting Edge of Eligibility and Accommodation."