Episodes

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant When it comes to supporting school staff and addressing mental health needs, all school staff - from the superintendent, to the director of human resources, to other school administrators, educators and support staff - have a critical role to play. This episode is part of a series offer...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant. The pressures confronting school staff members have never been greater, with a global pandemic, constantly changing public health protocols, a worldwide racial justice movement and other local and world events that have had a profound impact on so many of staff, students and parents. T...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., LEGALONE Supervisor of Legal Research & Content Development, and Rose Acerra, Past President & Legislative Chairperson for NJPTA. On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court provided clarification regarding students’ off-campus 1st Amendment Free Speech Rights, when it rendered its Decision in the case of MAHANOY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT v. B. L., A MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HER FATHER, LEVY, ET AL., which h...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant, Maureen Brogan, Statewide Coordinator, Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, and Susan Coyle, Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator. As school officials prepare for yet another year of schooling during a global pandemic, the cumulative impact of recent events on staff mental health and well...

Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and Joanne Sung, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, North Plainfield School District. As schools prepare for reopening, it is critical that they prepare for new challenges that may arise related to societal trends, including the recent uptick across the nation in anti-Asian discrimination. In this podcast, listeners will learn about the latest trends, key anti-discrimination protections in place under state and fede...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education, Wayne Yankus, MD FAAP, and Robert Acerra, Director of Member and Board Services, NJPTA. With the game changing Delta variant spreading, and evolving health guidance at the state and federal levels, it is essential for schools to be ready to understand and implement the latest public health protocols for schools. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Yankus, a long-time school physician and sta...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LLM., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research & Content Development and Joseph Ventre, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Founder of www.Cybersecurityguard.com and Chief Information Officer (CIO) in a NJ School District As we prepare for the full-scale reopening of schools it is critical that we understand the latest trends and best practices pertaining to Cyber Security Issues....

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education, Fidelia Sturdivant, Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Rose Acerra, Immediate Past President & Legislative Chairperson for NJPTA. The need to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in our schools has never been clearer. The COVID pandemic has shone a bright light on the vast disparities in educational opportunity that continue to plague our schools as we prepare fo...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and Jeff Gale, Director of the Office for School Preparedness and Emergency Planning, NJDOE Ensuring that all students, staff, parents, and visitors understand and adhere to school security protocols has always been essential, especially in light of the increase in gun violence in recent years. The challenges of school security will be even greater as schools prepare for full scale r...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education, Diane Litterer, Executive Director, New Jersey Prevention Network, Cathy Lindenbaum, 2019-2021 NJPTA President, and Robert Acerra, Director of Member and Board Services, NJPTA As we prepare for the full scale reopening of schools it is critical that we understand the latest trends, best practices and parent engagement strategies related to addressing student substance use. In this e...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and John K. Worthington, Esq., Education Law Specialist. Effectively addressing student substance use requires a strong understanding of the complex legal framework school officials must follow under state and federal law. In this episode, participants will learn about statutory requirements related to identifying and responding to students suspected of under the influence, requireme...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: John K. Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE consultant and Susan Green, SEPTA President, Ocean Township School District. Addressing the needs of students with disabilities has been extremely challenging during the pandemic. Given these challenges, parents and school officials need to consider whether any student with a disability was denied a free appropriate public education or FAPE as a result of the pandemic and is entitled to compe...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and Susan Coyle, Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator. With students and families struggling with far reaching impact of a global pandemic, Identifying students in need of mental health services and effectively addressing their needs has never been more important. This episode focuses on understanding key legal requirements related to addressing student mental health...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: John Farinella, Esq., NJPSA Legal Counsel, Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development and Rose Acerra, Immediate Past President & Legislative Chairperson for NJPTA This episode of the LEGAL ONE 2021 Summer Series Podcast addresses Student Learning Loss Issues and State Requirements for Graduation. This Podcast discusses Beginning Again in the Post-Covid Era in our schools, focusing on the areas...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode With schools planning for full reopening in September, school districts across the nation are grappling with how to address difficult questions related to employee vaccination and the rights of employees regarding the confidentiality of their health information as it relates to the global pandemic. This webinar provides a review of relevant U.S. Supreme Court case law, recent EEOC guidance, and key considerations for proactively addressing s...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will review the legal analysis of Title IX Retaliation claims in light of the landmark United States Supreme Court Decision in Jackson v. Birmingham Public Schools, 544 U.S. 167 (2005). This will include a review of the legal standard utilized to determine if, based upon the facts and supporting evidence presented, a Title IX Violation may exist in a School District, and the viability of a Retaliation Cl...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast includes a review of the seminal case on addressing the needs of students who are English Language learners regardless of their citizenship status, in light of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plyler v. Doe. The episode reviews the constitutional protections available to students under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The episode includes a discussion of other key devel...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast includes a review of the seminal case on determining whether a parent can immediately bring a civil suit in federal court under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 or must first exhaust administrative remedies under IDEA, which in turn has major implications in terms of liability exposure and how quickly legal issues can be pursued in federal court. Specifically, Fry addressed whether pla...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast includes a review of the test for determining whether a school district has offered a student with disabilities a free, appropriate public education, or FAPE, in light of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District 137 S. Ct. 988. In this case, Endrew’s parents sought reimbursement for private school tuition payments based on their unilateral placement of the stu...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast reviews the legal parameters for addressing allegations that students were victims of bullying and/or discrimination in light of the landmark New Jersey Supreme Court decision in L.W. v. Toms River. This includes a review of the legal duty of care owed by school officials to identify, investigate, respond to and prevent bullying incidents. The episode addresses the importance of taking a comprehensive ap...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This special bonus episode reviews the latest guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health for schools and the implications it will have for how schools operate moving forward. The episode reviews new standards related to physical distancing, other key health and safety protocols and the potential health and legal challenges that are likely to arise as school districts move towards a planned full reopening of schools in the Fall.

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will review the legal analysis of discrimination claims in light of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green. This will include a review of the legal standard utilized in litigation to determine if, based upon the facts and supporting evidence presented, a prime facia level of potential discrimination exists, which would allow the case to proceed to a trial. A...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will review the legal parameters of staff First Amendment rights in light of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision in Pickering v. Board of Education. This will include a review of the legal standard and speech limitations applicable to School District staff regarding students, School District issues, and classroom commentary. Additionally, the application of the Pickering standard to staff s...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will review the legal parameters of student First Amendment rights in light of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision in Tinker v. Des Moines. This will include a review of the legal standard that must be met by school officials in order to limit student speech that occurs on school grounds, away from school grounds, and virtually. The episode will also include discussion of a case currently b...