Product Description

School law is a comprehensive and constantly evolving field. Keeping up with the flood of new developments presents a greater challenge than ever for busy practitioners. MCLE’s 24th Annual School Law Conference 2024 examines the latest transformations and trends in school-related laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Experienced attorneys and other school-related professionals distill the most significant updates of the preceding year into a single day of practical information and lively discussion.

The Conference offers a comprehensive review of developments in the law through court cases, BSEA decisions, legislation, and regulatory changes. Hear seasoned attorneys offer up-to-date advice on cutting-edge topics. You can participate online or enjoy the opportunity for networking in person. Whether you represent school districts, school employees, or parents and students, the Conference is a necessity for your practice.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
  Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group LLC , Rockland
  
• 9:35 - 11:05 am

  Handling Hot-Button Issues in Schools

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  Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group LLC , Rockland
  Jorge S. Allen, Wellesley Public Schools , Wellesley Hills
  Rita Casper, Andover Public Schools , Andover
  John J. Davis, Esq., Pierce, Davis & Perritano LLP , Boston
  Barbara Fecteau, Massachusetts School Library Association , Wayland
  Lillian E. Wong, Esq., Wong & Boscarine LLC , Topsfield
  
• 11:05 - 11:15 am

  Break
• 11:15 - 12:15 pm

  Getting to Yes (and Then Writing It Up): Negotiating and Drafting Settlement Agreements in Special Education Cases

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  Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
  Myrto Flessas, Esq., Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Malden
  Michael J. Joyce, Esq., Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, PC , Marshfield
  Michelle A. Moor, Esq., Moor and Gregg LLC , Middleton
  Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP , Quincy
  
• 12:15 - 1:15 pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:15 - 2:45 pm

  Education Law Update 2024: The Latest from the BSEA, Courts, Legislature, DESE, and USDOE

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  Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
  Reece Erlichman, Esq., Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Malden
  Nancy N. Nevils, Esq., Stoneman, Chandler & Miller LLP , Boston
  
• 2:45 - 2:55 pm

  Break
• 2:55 - 3:50 pm

  “Hot Topics” in School Law for 2024

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  • Meeting the needs of newcomer students
  • English language learners
  • New Title IX regulations
  • AI and academic integrity
  • Alternatives to exclusionary discipline
  • Restraint and seclusion
  • Education in houses of correction
  • FERPA and the release of student information

  Catherine L. Lyons, Esq., Lyons Law Group LLC , Rockland
  Laura E. Gillis, Esq., Gillis Law LLC , Topsfield
  Kelsey M. Porcello, Esq., Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, PC , Marshfield
  Diana I. Santiago, Esq., Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
  Timothy A. Sindelar, Esq., The EdLaw Project, Youth Advocacy Foundation , Roxbury
  Paige L. Tobin, Esq., Murphy, Lamere & Murphy, PC , Braintree
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts School Law Sourcebook & Citator
• School Law in Massachusetts

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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