This professional learning event is designed specifically for Tennessee’s school leaders to enhance their understanding of their legal and instructional responsibilities in implementing Special Education (SPED), Section 504, and Title IX. As educational compliance becomes increasingly central to effective school leadership, this session will provide principals, assistant principals, and district leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Participants will engage with Tennessee-specific legal frameworks, explore real-world case studies, and collaborate with peers to examine best practices in creating safe, inclusive, and compliant learning environments. Emphasis will be placed on proactive leadership in identifying and meeting the needs of diverse learners and ensuring procedural safeguards for students and families. The key outcomes will include 1. Clarify the role of school and system leaders in the implementation and oversight of SPED, 504, and Title IX policies. 2. Strengthen the legal literacy on federal and state mandates, impacting service delivery and civil rights protections. 3. Build capacity to lead cross-functional teams in developing compliant and student-centered support systems. 4. Explore systems for documentation, communication, and accountability that align with TDOE expectations.

Who Should Attend:

Building-level administrators, district SPED coordinators, Title IX coordinators, 504 chairs, and other ALI or SLI members who wish to learn more about these programs and their work with our public-school students in Tennessee.

Facilitated by Wanda Shelton and presented by Tennessee Department of Education representatives, Shawndraya Hersey and Taylor Jenkins, this event will be one that you do not want to miss. These leaders help us annually, and their knowledge is so important to our work.

*** 4 HOURS TASL CREDIT ***