Episodes
Nov. 7, 2022
Evolving Rules on Religious Expression in the Schools
Presenter - David Nash, Esq., Director of LEGAL ONE and National Outreach, FEA This episode will review key legal parameters for addressing religious expression in school and at school events for both students and staff, in l...
Oct. 31, 2022
Addressing Gender Identity in School
Presenters - David Nash, Esq. Director of LEGAL ONE and National Outreach, FEA; Robyn Gigl, Esq., Partner, Gluck Walrath LLP This episode will review key legal requirements and best practices related to supporting transgender...
Oct. 24, 2022
Addressing Excessive Staff Absenteeism Issues in Schools
Presenter - Sandra Jacques, Esq., LLM, LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development This episode will address the steps of Progressive Discipline required for staff that have issues with excessive absenteeis...
Oct. 17, 2022
Understanding Changes in New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Law for 2022-23
Presenter - Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL ONE Coordinator of Online Course Development This episode will review key changes to New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights that have gone into effect for the 2022-23 school year, i...
Oct. 10, 2022
Addressing Special Education Compensatory Service Claims
Presenters - John Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE Education Law Specialist; Geta Vogel, LEGAL ONE Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator In this episode, we will discuss important dates and tasks with respect to claims for compe...
Oct. 3, 2022
Lessons Learned from a Career in School Law
Presenters - David Nash, Esq. Director of LEGAL ONE and National Outreach, FEA; Ellen Bass, Esq., Of Counsel, Busch Law Group In this episode, Ellen Bass shares insights from her career in school law, spanning more than 40 ye...
Sept. 5, 2022
Understanding Evolving Health Protocols for Schools
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director and Wayne Yankus, MD In this episode, listeners will learn about the latest developments regarding health Protocols for s...
June 13, 2022
Responding to School Shootings: How to Discuss School Shootings with Children
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director interviews Maureen Brogan, LPC, ACS, DAAETS, DRCC, Statewide Coordinator, Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth, Rutgers Un...
June 13, 2022
Responding to School Shootings: Learning from Uvalde,Texas and Other Recent School Shooting
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director interviews Jeff Gale, Director, Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning, NJDOE. In this episode, learn about...
June 13, 2022
Responding to School Shootings: One District's Approach to Conducting Dual Risk and Threat Assessments
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director interviews Teresa Taylor, PhD BCBA-D CCTP, Director of Special Services, Jackson Township Public Schools. In this episode...
June 6, 2022
The Legacy and Lasting National Impact of Abbott
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Derek Black, Esq., Professor of Law, South Carolina School of Law and author, Schoolhouse Burin...
May 30, 2022
Everyone's Role in the Quest for Equity
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Rosie Grant; Executive Director, Paterson Education Fund; Kaleena Berryman, Executive Director,...
May 23, 2022
The Fight to Overcome the Powerful Forces of Segregation
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Elise Boddie, Esq., Founder and Director of The Inclusion Project, Rutgers Law School In this e...
May 16, 2022
The Meaning of T & E: Overcoming Systemic Racism and Lessons Learned from Abbott
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Gary Stein, Esq., Former Justice, New Jersey Supreme Court, Special Counsel, Pashman, Stein, Wa...
May 9, 2022
The Meaning of T & E: Focus on School Facilities
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Theresa Luhm, Esq., Managing Director, Education Law Center; Steve Morlino, CEFM, LEED AP, Scho...
May 2, 2022
The Meaning of T & E: Focus on PreK
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Ellen Frede, Senior Co-Director, National Institute for Early Education Research, Rutgers Unive...
April 25, 2022
The Meaning of T & E: Overcoming the Effects of Poverty
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Silvia Abbatto, Superintendent, Union City Public Schools In this episode, Education Law Center...
April 18, 2022
Abbott IV: Embracing Substantive Education Standards and the Link to Funding
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; David Aderhold, Ed.D., Superintendent, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; Anthon...
April 11, 2022
Abbott II: A New Direction
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenter: Larry Lustberg, Esq., Co-Director, Gibbons Fellowship in Public Interest & Constitutional Law, Gibbins Law Firm In this episode, Education Law Center Executive...
April 4, 2022
The Equity Divide Pre-Abbott and the Early Days of the Fight for Equity
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Sciarra, Esq., Executive Director, Education Law Center; Paul Tractenberg, Esq., Founder of the Education Law Center and Professor Emeritus, Rutgers Law...
Oct. 4, 2021
How to Support Staff After a Loss
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Mandi Zucker, Founder and President at Inner Harbor and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. Dealing with the loss of a ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Simple Strategies to Support Your Social and Emotional Well-Being
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator; Kathy Shoemaker, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Depa...
Sept. 20, 2021
Addressing Staff Mental Health - How to Know if You or a Colleague Needs Support
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator. As we work through a global pandemic, there has ...
Sept. 13, 2021
Addressing Staff Mental Health - Understanding Everyone’s Role
Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant When it comes...