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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.
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
Todd Faulkner is the keynote speaker at the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators' Sixth Annual Conference, where he presents "Senate Bill 7 and Its Impact."
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.
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.
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.
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).
MPC Legal Breakfast - Lombard, IL
November 7, 2011
Darcy Kriha presents "Teacher and Principal Evaluation" at the Midwest Principal's Center's Legal Breakfast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Respicio F. Vazquez and Scott R. Metcalf present "Avoid Surprises: Comply with Purchasing Mandates," highlighting recent legislation impacting purchasing, 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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Chicago Bar Association - Chicago, IL
October 28, 2010
Abizer Zanzi conducts the L&E breakout session for the CBA’s basic skills course geared for first year attorneys. The CBA is one of the leading providers of this required course.
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.
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 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.
Law Bulletin's 2010 Annual Employment Law Conference - Chicago, IL
September 16, 2010
Jeff Nowak serves on the panel discussing "Social Media & Employee Privacy" at the Law Bulletin's 2010 Annual Employment Law 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 - 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.
Oak Brook, IL
January 31, 2009
Linked below are the materials contained in the binders distributed at the firm's 15th Annual School Law Conference, held January 31, 2009.
January 30, 2009
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/Illinois ASBO Joint Annual Conference - Chicago, IL
November 22, 2008
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".
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."
Springfield, IL
February 15, 2008
Dana Fattore Crumley speaks on student records and confidentiality issues at the Illinois Association of Student Assistance Professionals Fifteenth Annual Conference.
Orlando, Florida
February 12, 2008
Lisle, IL
January 17, 2008