Episodes

The Meaning of T & E: Focus on School Facilities
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...
The Meaning of T & E: Focus on PreK
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...
The Meaning of T & E: Overcoming the Effects of Poverty
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...
Abbott IV: Embracing Substantive Education Standards and the Link to Funding
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...
Abbott II: A New Direction
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...
The Equity Divide Pre-Abbott and the Early Days of the Fight for Equity
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...
How to Support Staff After a Loss
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 ...
Simple Strategies to Support Your Social and Emotional Well-Being
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...
Addressing Staff Mental Health - How to Know if You or a Colleague Needs Support
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 ...
Addressing Staff Mental Health - Understanding Everyone’s Role
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...
Why Proactively Addressing Staff Mental Health is Critical
Sept. 6, 2021

Why Proactively Addressing Staff Mental Health is Critical

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. The pressure...
Student Free Speech Outside of School in Light of Recent Caselaw
Aug. 23, 2021

Student Free Speech Outside of School in Light of Recent Caselaw

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., LEGALONE Supervisor of Legal Research & Content Development, and Rose Acerra, Past President & Legislative Chairperson for NJP...
Addressing Staff Mental Health Needs
Aug. 16, 2021

Addressing Staff Mental Health Needs

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant, Maureen Brogan, Statewide Coordinator, Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth,...
Addressing Anti-Asian Discrimination Issues in Schools
Aug. 9, 2021

Addressing Anti-Asian Discrimination Issues in Schools

Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and Joanne Sung, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, North Plainfield School District. As schools prepare for reopening, it is critical that they ...
Implementing the Latest Public Health Protocols and Schools
Aug. 2, 2021

Implementing the Latest Public Health Protocols and Schools

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education, Wayne Yankus, MD FAAP, and Robert Acerra, Director of Member and Board Services, NJPTA. With the game changing ...
Responding to Evolving Cybersecurity Issues in Schools
July 26, 2021

Responding to Evolving Cybersecurity Issues in Schools

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LLM., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research & Content Development and Joseph Ventre, Certified Information Systems Security Professi...
Embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Our Schools
July 19, 2021

Embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Our Schools

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education, Fidelia Sturdivant, Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Rose Acerra, Immediate Past President &...
Preparing for School Security Issues and Returning to Full In-Person Education in September
July 12, 2021

Preparing for School Security Issues and Returning to Full In-Person Education in September

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and Jeff Gale, Director of the Office for School Preparedness and Emergency Planning, NJDOE Ensuring that all st...
Addressing Student Substance Use Part 2: Implementing Best Practices and Working with Parents
July 5, 2021

Addressing Student Substance Use Part 2: Implementing Best Practices and Working with Parents

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education, Diane Litterer, Executive Director, New Jersey Prevention Network, Cathy Lindenbaum, 2019-2021 NJPTA President,...
Addressing Student Substance Use Part 1: Understanding the Legal Framework
July 5, 2021

Addressing Student Substance Use Part 1: Understanding the Legal Framework

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and John K. Worthington, Esq., Education Law Specialist. Effectively addressing student substance use requires a...
Addressing Compensatory Services and Ongoing Support for Students with Disabilities
June 28, 2021

Addressing Compensatory Services and Ongoing Support for Students with Disabilities

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: John K. Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE consultant and Susan Green, SEPTA President, Ocean Township School District. Addressing the needs of students with disabi...
Identifying and Addressing Student Mental Health Needs
June 21, 2021

Identifying and Addressing Student Mental Health Needs

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and Susan Coyle, Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator. With students and families struggling wi...
Addressing Learning Loss Issues & State Requirements for Graduation
June 14, 2021

Addressing Learning Loss Issues & State Requirements for Graduation

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: John Farinella, Esq., NJPSA Legal Counsel, Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development and Rose Acerra, Immediate Past Presi...
Addressing Employee Vaccination, Access to Health Information and Other Emerging HR Issues
June 7, 2021

Addressing Employee Vaccination, Access to Health Information and Other Emerging HR Issues

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode With schools planning for full reopening in September, school districts across the nation are grappling with how to address difficult questions related to employee vaccin...