Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs and other activities that receive federal financial assistance. In August of 2020, changes were made to Title IX regarding how colleges and K–12 school districts must handle formal complaints under the law.

 

Districts are required to have three roles in place to support the recent changes:

 

Each individual serving in a Title IX role is required to receive training in the Title IX process. (At this time, the law allows for the coordinator and the investigator to be the same individual.)

 

In an effort to assist members with the new Title IX training requirement, the Trust will be hosting the trainings listed below, this includes the Title IX Coordinator Training as well as training for decision-makers and investigators. Prior to attending the Title IX Decision Maker and Investigator trainings, we require that members watch the two-hour “Title IX Overview” recorded webinar on the Trust website. This webinar provides the appropriate background information to prepare for further trainings.

 

Trainers for all sessions will be Lawton Jackson and Kathleen Brantingham, experienced school attorneys with Udall Shumway, and take place at the Madison ESD District Office in the boardroom (5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016).

 

Training Name

Title IX Coordinator Training

Date/Time

Friday, September 15, 2023; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Topics

·      Applicable responsibilities for handling a formal complaint

·      Legal compliance

·      Documentation

·      Title IX process in its entirety

Registration Link

 

Registration Closed.

 

 

Training Name

Title IX Investigator Training

Date/Time

Monday, September 18, 2023; 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  (lunch will be provided)

Topics

·      In-depth review of the investigator role

·      Title IX requirements for the investigation process

·      Techniques needed to complete an investigation report (e.g., bias awareness, witness interviews, gathering of evidence, weighing evidence and testimony, handling of non-disclosure agreements, rules governing what information may and may not be shared, and more)

Registration Link

 

Registration Closed.

 **Prerequisite to attending this training is to watch the Trust Title IX Overview Webinar (2 hours)**

 

Training Name

Title IX Decision Maker Training

Date/Time

Thursday, October 26, 2023; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Topics

·      In-depth review of the decision-maker role

·      Title IX requirements for the decision-making process

·      Reviewing evidence

·      Rules of evidence

·      Making a determination and ordering sanctions needed to complete a decision

Registration Link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WXDNLTY (prerequisite reminder will be sent in RSVP confirmation email, as space is limited)

**Prerequisite to attending this training is to watch the Trust Title IX Overview Webinar (2 hours)**