Title IX Investigator & Decision-Maker Certification

K-12 & Higher Education Title IX Investigation, Reporting, and Decision-Making Training

Richard F. Verstegen Richard F. Verstegen

Title IX investigators and decision-makers need to know how to conduct fair investigations, evaluate evidence and credibility, write clear investigation reports, and make well-reasoned determinations.

This certification combines Title IX investigator training, decision-maker training, and investigation report writing for professionals in K-12 schools and higher education institutions.

Learn how to manage the Title IX investigation process from complaint through determination, including:

  • Investigator and decision-maker responsibilities
  • Formal complaints and grievance procedures
  • Supportive measures
  • Investigation planning and interviews
  • Relevant evidence and credibility assessments
  • Title IX investigation report writing
  • Party review and response requirements
  • Standards of evidence and written determinations
  • K-12 and higher education procedural differences
  • Live hearings and questioning requirements where applicable
  • Appeals, documentation, and records

The program reflects the federal Title IX regulations currently in effect and identifies where procedures differ between K-12 schools and colleges and universities.

Course Outcomes

    • Conduct fair and impartial Title IX investigations
    • Ask neutral questions and gather relevant evidence
    • Evaluate conflicting evidence and credibility
    • Write clear, organized investigation reports
    • Understand investigator and decision-maker responsibilities
    • Apply the appropriate standard of evidence
    • Prepare written determinations
    • Recognize K-12 and higher education procedural differences
    • Know when hearings, questioning, and appeals apply
    • Maintain required Title IX documentation and records

Outline

Learn the complete Title IX investigation and decision-making process, including complaints, supportive measures, investigation planning, interviews, evidence and credibility, report writing, party review, standards of evidence, written determinations, hearings, appeals, K-12 and higher education differences, and required records.

Session 1: Title IX Investigation Process

  • Investigator and decision-maker responsibilities
  • Formal complaints, grievance procedures, and supportive measures
  • Investigation planning and impartiality requirements

Session 2: Interviews, Evidence, and Credibility

  • Conducting interviews and asking neutral questions
  • Gathering and evaluating relevant evidence
  • Assessing conflicting evidence and credibility

Session 3: Investigation Reports and Party Review

  • Writing clear and organized investigation reports
  • Documenting evidence and findings
  • Party review and response requirements

Session 4: Determinations, Appeals, and Required Procedures

  • Standards of evidence and written determinations
  • K-12 and higher education procedural differences
  • Hearings, questioning, appeals, documentation, and records

What's Included

The Title IX Investigator & Decision-Maker Certification course includes the following:

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    Course access and recordings

    Access your course and any included recordings through your customer dashboard
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    Course materials

    Includes PDFs of the presentation and any additional resources provided by the expert presenter
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    Certificates and exams

    • Certificate of attendance included with all courses
    • Certification courses include one exam attempt
    • Successful graduates will receive an official certification along with verified digital credentials
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    Class experience

    • Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion
    • Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule
Recommended Audience

Who Should Attend?

  • College Presidents/Chancellors/Provosts
  • Human resource directors
  • Title IX investigators
  • Title IX decisionmakers
  • Legal counsel
  • Compliance
  • Student services directors
  • Other administrators
  • Other persons responsible for implementing grievance procedures
Approval and validity

Certifications

A comprehensive online exam will be administered at the end of the course to assess your knowledge and understanding of principles and practices. The exam must be completed within 60 days of the last live event or the date of on-demand purchase. A paid extension may be requested for a maximum completion window of 120 days, after which the exam window closes.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the final exam (with a score of 80% or higher) and meeting the attendance requirements, you will receive a digital credential, validating your expertise and commitment to advancing your career.

*Certification delivered via email within 5-7 business days of passing.

Your Instructor

Richard F. Verstegen
ABOUT —

Richard F. Verstegen

Partner with Boardman & Clark LLP

  • Partner with Boardman & Clark
  • LLP of Madison

Rick Verstegen is a partner with Boardman & Clark LLP in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a member of the School Law Practice Group and the Labor and Employment Group at the firm. Rick has extensive experience advising and representing public and private employers on labor and employment matters that include investigations, wage and hour, leaves of absences, privacy, discrimination, records, immigration, labor relations, contracts, and handbooks. Rick regularly provides training on these issues, conducts compliance reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts, prepares opinions, analyzes legislation, and represents clients in various proceedings before state and federal agencies.

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Title IX Investigator & Decision-Maker Certification
4 Sessions 90 Minutes Each
October 26-29, 2026 | 1:00-2:30 PM ET
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Pamela Pierce
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Excellent overview and resources.