As we enter a new school year, Ferrara Fiorenza is offering the Virtual Principal Academy: a nuts and bolts “how to” primer for new administrators, and a refresher/update for veteran administrators.

These sessions will focus on practical skills to assist principals and assistant principals to handle day to day issues in compliance with law.

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm

The session will cover: How to conduct a proper investigation, whether it’s a run-of-the-mill student infraction, a DASA complaint, or a Title IX allegation.

Other session dates and topics include:

• September 18: 2024: Steps to follow when a student is suspended from school (previously recorded)

• October 16, 2024: The principal’s role when a student with disabilities is suspended for disciplinary reasons

• December 18, 2024: Understanding when to do a student property search without violating students’ rights

• January 15, 2025: How to write a legal and effective counseling memorandum

• February 26, 2025: Responding to parent issues from residency to custody to records

Each individual session is $100 per school district, or you can purchase all six sessions for $550.