Title IX Investigator Certification (K12): Advanced Training

Richard F. Verstegen Richard F. Verstegen


Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs. Sexual harassment, discrimination during pregnancy and athletics, and other grievances are common Title IX complaints. The proper handling of complaints requires investigating, following legal steps, and receiving adequate training. This Title IX investigator certification program will help you school to stay in compliance with the investigative requirements included in the updated August 2024 Title IX rule. In addition, the program will provide K-12 employees with tools to handle Title IX investigations, grievance processes, and related supportive measures. You’ll also get a thorough understanding of the updated Title IX rules for K-12 schools, including definitions, investigation processes, and decision-making procedures. Education law expert Rick Verstegen will explain how to conduct Title IX investigations for your school. You will learn how to follow the latest regulations and incorporate effective investigative techniques.

What You’ll Learn
The Title IX Investigator K-12 Certification program will enable you to:
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the August 2024 Title IX Rule changes
  • Conduct all types of Title IX investigations
  • Review Title IX investigative procedures
  • Prepare necessary investigation reports
  • Protect your school district from potential legal liability
  • Demonstrate your expertise to colleagues, students, parents, and regulators
You’ll Also Receive
  • All courses include a PDF version of the presentation slides along with any additional materials or resources provided by the presenter
  • Certification upon successful completion of the program
  • One certification exam attempt is included
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Title IX Investigator Certification (K12): Advanced Training Session Outline

Webinar 1: Title IX Investigations In General

  • History, purpose, and scope of Title IX
  • Current procedural requirements, including designating a Title IX Coordinator, adopting grievance procedures, and disseminating a notice of non-discrimination
  • Role of the Title IX investigator
  • Who can serve as a Title IX investigator and potential conflicts of interest
  • Initial steps and investigation techniques
  • Restrictions on retaliation and confidentiality
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Review of August 2024 regulations

Webinar 2: Title IX Investigations Related To Sexual Discrimination

  • Policies related to discrimination
  • Grievance procedures for sexual discrimination
  • Athletics, pregnancy, employment, and LGBTQ students
  • Complaints and investigations related to sexual discrimination
  • Role of the Title IX Investigator in gathering information, conducting interviews, and remaining impartial
  • Examples of outcomes of investigations, including investigation reports and written determination of sexual discrimination
  • Case studies involving different common issues presented for Title IX Investigators
  • Review of August 2024 regulations

Webinar 3: Title IX Investigations Related to Sexual Harassment

  • Policies related to sexual harassment
  • Grievance process for a formal complaint of sexual harassment
  • Requirements related to addressing sexual harassment before any formal complaint, including providing supportive measures
  • Role of the Title IX Investigator once a formal complaint is filed, including issuing notices to a complainant and respondent
  • Requirements for Title IX investigations, including remaining impartial, interviewing witnesses, and gathering evidence
  • Assessing credibility and considering issues of relevance to create an investigation report
  • Examples of outcomes of investigations, including investigation reports and written determination of sexual harassment
  • Case studies involving different common issues presented for Title IX Investigators
  • Review of August 2024 regulations

Webinar 4: Additional Discussion on August 2024 Regulations

  • Further review of August 2024 regulations, including discussion of policies and procedures
  • Compliance review, including a records audit and knowledge of investigators
  • Other legal issues, including First Amendment and student records concerns
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Who Should Attend?
  • School administrators
  • District Administrators
  • Human resource professionals
  • Title IX coordinators
  • Student services professionals
  • Other school officials
  • District Counsel
What's included
Training includes
  • Title IX Investigator Certification
  • All resources and training materials
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Richard F. Verstegen
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Richard F. Verstegen
  • ["Partner with Boardman & Clark, LLP of Madison, Wisconsin","School Law Practice Group and Labor and Employment Group","Represents educational institutions in a variety of education law matters","Published many articles regarding education and employment law","Former president of the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association","Current member of the State Bar of Wisconsin","JD degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School"]
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