Title IX Certification (Higher Education) for Investigators and Decisionmakers

10-28 to 10-31-2024 2:00 PM EST.

Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs. Sexual harassment and discrimination during pregnancy and athletics are common Title IX complaints in 2024. The proper handling of complaints requires following legal steps and receiving adequate training. In addition to ensuring compliance in Title IX cases, this advanced certification will provide employees with tools to handle Title IX investigations, grievance processes, and supportive measures. Get a thorough understanding of the recently updated Title IX regulations, including definitions, investigation processes, and decision-making procedures. Your institution must be compliant and your team must be trained to meet the requirements. Rick Verstegen, an expert in education law, will lead you through a detailed exploration of the updated Title IX regulations, including essential definitions, investigation processes, and decision-making processes. Be sure your team is well-trained and your institution is compliant.

What You'll Learn
During this highly informative webinar series, our expert in education law speaker will discuss:

New August Title IX Regulatory Changes
Title IX Overview
Specific Topics under Title IX
Title IX Reports and Complaints
Case Studies on August 2024 Regulations
All courses include a PDF version of the presentation slides along with any additional materials or resources provided by the presenter
One certification exam attempt is included

Title IX Certification (Higher Education) for Investigators and Decisionmakers Session Outline

Webinar 1: Title IX 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
Training requirements and roles of the various individuals in the Title IX process
Initial steps and investigation techniques
Obligation to address conduct, scope of discrimination, and notification requirements
Scope of discrimination, including sex-based harassment
Notification requirements

Webinar 2: Specific Topics under Title IX

Policies related to sex discrimination
Grievance procedures for sex discrimination
Athletics, including accommodating interests and abilities
Pregnancy and related conditions, including providing modifications
Employment and overlap with Title VII
LGBTQ+ issues, including addressing policies and procedures
Case studies involving different common issues presented under Title IX

Webinar 3: Title IX Reports and Complaints

Identifying Requirements for Reporting Sex Discrimination
Title IX Coordinator Response, including supportive measures
Addressing complaints, including notice of allegations
Role of the Title IX Investigator once a complaint is filed, including
Role of Informal Resolution Facilitator
Assessing credibility and impartiality and considering issues of relevance to create an investigation report
Role of decision-makers in making determinations on sex discrimination and appeals of determinations and dismissals

Webinar 4: Case Studies on August 2024 Regulations

Test your knowledge of Title IX with several scenarios on sex discrimination, including within athletics, pregnancy, and sex-based harassment
Compliance review, including a records audit and knowledge of investigators
Other legal issues, including retaliation, recordkeeping, confidentiality, First Amendment and student records concerns