Title IX Investigation Reports in K-12 Schools

Title IX investigation reports in K-12 schools must be clear, neutral, and defensible. The quality of the written report often determines whether an investigation withstands scrutiny from administrators, families, attorneys, and regulators.

This course focuses on how to properly write Title IX investigation reports that accurately document the evidence, apply district policy, and support fair decision-making. Participants will learn how to structure reports, summarize witness statements, assess credibility, and avoid common writing errors that can undermine an investigation.

Rather than focusing on temporary regulatory language, this training emphasizes foundational reporting principles that remain applicable across changing Title IX frameworks and district policies.

Education law expert Rick Verstegen will show you step-by-step how to write investigation reports for various scenarios involving formal complaints of sexual harassment in K-12 schools. You will learn how to incorporate procedural steps, draft findings of fact, and address inconsistencies in testimony.

What You'll Learn

• Title IX Regulatory Changes
• What are the legal requirements for Title IX investigation reports?
• What steps must your investigation include?
• What unbiased questions should you ask to gather information?
• How should you structure reports?
• How must you consider responses for parties before finalizing a report?
• What legal issues arise during Title IX investigation report writing?