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Civil Rights Fundamentals for Educators eTraining

Recommended Prior Learning: 

None

Pre-purchase now for access once this eTraining is live!

This asynchronous pre-learning is included with all Civil Rights Certification Courses and runs approximately 90 minutes. Civil Rights Fundamentals eTraining provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the establishment of subsequent civil rights laws, statutes, and regulations that apply to education settings. ATIXA’s expert faculty will provide an overview of federal laws and statutes that protect students and/or employees in primary and post-secondary education settings. Learners will also explore how administrators and districts/institutions may interact with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

This eTraining can also be taken as a standalone training, providing the necessary background of Civil Rights law and its implications for educational settings for administrators who may not have direct compliance responsibilities.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe key civil rights laws and their application within the educational landscape
  • Discuss fundamental rights for students and employees within the educational settings
  • Understand the impact of legal precedents and court decisions on educational policy and practice
  • Recognize emerging civil rights challenges in education, including free speech and campus protests
  • Identify key district/institutional stakeholders and external partners

Who Should Attend?

  • Practitioners new to Civil Rights work in educational settings
  • Practitioners who are expanding their scope from one law to many
  • Title IX Coordinators
  • Title VI Coordinators
  • ADA/Section 504 Coordinators
  • Human Resources Personnel
  • Civil Rights Investigators
  • Individuals tasked with responding/resolving civil rights complaints, supervisors, and district/institutional leaders