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Franczek's podcast brings timely legal updates to school administrators.

  1. Sep 3

    Show Your Work – Best Practices for Documenting Student-Related Complaints and Investigations

    On Thursday, September 3rd, Franczek attorneys hosted a webinar highlighting best practices for responding to and documenting key student-related issues. From student discipline to bullying complaints, curriculum objections and student residency, we'll provide key tips and guidance for documenting your school's responses and review practical steps outlined in our related Franczek toolkits. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This presentation is a publication of Franczek P.C. This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

    Show Your Work – Best Practices for Documenting Student-Related Complaints and Investigations

  2. Aug 20

    Tenured Teacher Notices to Remedy – Assessing the New Legislation (Illinois)

    On July 24, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 104-647 into law (formerly Senate Bill 2914), bringing significant procedural changes to the process for K-12 public school districts in Illinois to issue a notice to remedy (a mandatory notice to address remediable misconduct prior to dismissal) to a tenured teacher, while also making the board of education's decision subject to binding arbitration. On August 19th, Franczek attorneys David J. Braun and James Petrungaro hosted a webinar "Tenured Teacher Notices to Remedy – Assessing the New Legislation" on on how the changes required by the new law will legally and practically impact the discipline and direction of teachers who have committed significant misconduct. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This presentation is a publication of Franczek P.C. This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

    Tenured Teacher Notices to Remedy – Assessing the New Legislation (Illinois)

  3. Jun 24

    K-12 Education Law 2026 Illinois Legislative Update

    On June 24th, Franczek Attorneys provided a 2026 legislative update webinar, covering K-12 education law-related bills that were passed in the recent legislative session and reviewing some of the key legislative changes in K-12 education law for schools to be mindful of in the coming school year in Illinois. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This presentation is a publication of Franczek P.C. This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

    K-12 Education Law 2026 Illinois Legislative Update

  4. Apr 15

    IEP TIEP Team Preparation and Participation (Illinois)eam Preparation and Participation (Illinois)

    On April 14th, Franczek special education attorneys Dana Fattore Crumley and Kristen Kinast will hosted a webinar "IEP Team Preparation and Participation—Strategies for Compliance that Reduce Risk and Build Parent Trust". This presentation, targeted to IEP team leaders, will provide guidance on both the requirements for each IEP team member's participation in the process and best practices for teams facing contentious meetings where attorneys and advocates are present in Illinois School Districts.

  5. Mar 27

    Compliance with 2026 ADA Accessibility for Public Entities

    On March 25, Franczek Attorneys hosted a webinar that went through the guidelines, discuss best practices for compliance, and address any questions or concerns you might have regarding implementation of digital accessibility requirements for public entities. In 2024, the U.S. DOJ updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to require all public sector websites, online systems and digital resources for governmental entities serving more than 50,000 people to be accessible to people with disabilities by April 24, 2026. This is the first time that the DOJ has ever adopted a technical standard for digital content.

  6. 05/14/2024

    The Future of Affirmative Action

    Join Franczek Attorneys Jenny Lee and Mike Warner for a focused discussion delving into the implications of the Supreme Court decision Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College. We will analyze the ruling's impact on affirmative action policies in higher education and discuss its broader ramifications for diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.

  7. 04/12/2024

    Non-Renewals, RIFS and Tenure Acquisition: New Rules and Best Practices for 2024-Renewals, RIFS and Tenure Acquisition: New Rules and Best Practices for 2024

    Join Franczek attorneys Amy Dickerson and James Petrungaro for a focused 30-minute discussion on preparing for spring teacher staffing issues. This discussion will cover tried and true best practices as well as new legislation affecting probationary teacher non-renewals, reductions in force and teacher tenure.

  8. 06/29/2023

    School Districts in Our Shifting Cultural Times

    Join Kaitlin Atlas, Nicki Bazer, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at New Trier School District 203 Peter Tragos for a legal and practical discussion on the shifting cultural times we're living through regarding books bans, curriculum objections, and much more.

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Franczek's podcast brings timely legal updates to school administrators.

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  • Creator
    Franczek
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Franczek 2019
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    Education Law Insights

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