School Law Boot Camp for School Administrators · Hybrid Delivery
July 28 & 29, 2026· 9 am to 3 pm

Today's school leaders work in a dynamic, fast-paced school law environment, and administrators are challenged to keep up with the changes. Administrators will review legal standards on HIB, Student Rights, Employer and Employee Rights, and Special Education.

Day One: HIB Including Social Media and Student Rights and First Amendment Rights

The HIB Including Social Media module will focus on the new HIB regulations and review relevant school law cases. The module will focus on student rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, social media, 24/7 rule, student athletic contracts, and transgender rights. In this module we will also review Special Education with a concentration on the district's roles and responsibilities, 504 Plans, IEP Plans, home-instruction and graduation.

Day Two: New Legal Considerations in K-12 Schools and Employee Rights Refresher for School Administrators

The New Legal Considerations in K-12 module will discuss laws and regulations regarding school closure, virtual instruction, and what powers/tools districts have to address emergency situations. The Employer and Employee Rights module will focus on employer and employee rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, grievances, tenure charges, non-renewals, and reductions in force. This interactive workshop will review the tenure charge process, concentrating on the district's roles and responsibilities, as well as review the legal standards and discuss proper documentation.

Although we encourage participants to attend both days of School Law Boot Camp, participants can register for a single day if it best fits the needs of their district.

School Law Boot Camp for Administrators will be presented by William S. Donio, Esq.,Cooper Levenson and Amy L. Elco, Esq., Cooper Levenson

Mr. Donio is graduate of the Columbia University School of Law. Mr. Donio chairs Cooper Levenson's Education Law Practice Group. He has served as solicitor and special counsel for numerous boards of education, and is on the assigned counsel list for two joint insurance funds. Mr. Donio is also an adjunct professor at Rutgers School of Law Camden.

Ms. Elco is a Partner at Cooper Levenson where she specializes in education law including education-related litigation and special education matters. She is lead attorney for numerous education clients in the region. Ms. Elco also is an adjunct Professor at Stockton University teaching School Law in its Masters in Education Degree Program. Ms. Elco graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and is certified to practice in the United States District Court of New Jersey as well as New Jersey State Courts.

Audience: Superintendents, Principals, Assistant Principals, Supervisors, and Directors

Location:  School Law Boot Camp is being offered as a hybrid workshop, there is an in-person registration option and an online registration option. The in-person sessions will take place at the SRI&ETTC in Galloway, NJ, the online option will take place live via Zoom. Please register for the delivery method that works best for your district.  If you have any questions please contact the SRI&ETTC at 609-626-3867 for information.

Cost to Attend: Two Days: $298.00 or 12 ETTC Hours, One Day: $178.00 or 7 ETTC Hours