The LEGAL ONE Podcast

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, bes...

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 require...

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 deni...

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...

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 Gr...

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....

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 a...

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 th...

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 a...

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 so...

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, inves...

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...

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 evide...

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...

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 th...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will review the legal parameters of student searches in light of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision in  T.L.O . This will include a review of the legal standard that must be met by school officials to justify a search, a review of the factors related to determining t...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will review the legal obligation of school officials to properly supervise students during school dismissal and at other critical times of the school day in light of the landmark New Jersey Supreme Court decision in  Jerkins v Anderson . This will include a review of the legal requ...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will review the legal obligation of school officials to protect children from foreseeable dangers in light of the landmark New Jersey Supreme Court decision in  Frugis v. Bracigliano . This will include a review of reporting requirements related to suspected child abuse and neglect, and the appli...

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters - David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director, Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant, and Cathy Lindenbaum, NJPTA President. The inaugural episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast will provide a brief overview of the Podcast, then review student and parent due process rights prior to discipline being imposed in light of the landmark U....