It’s not too late to register for the 2017 Education Legislation Summary Seminar taking place in Stamford on September 12th and Hartford on September 14th.  Reserve your seat today!

In its 2017 Regular Session, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This workshop is intended to give public and charter school personnel an overview of some of the changes that were made in the Regular Session. If the General Assembly passes a State budget prior to the session, we will also address any further changes made through the budget implementer bill.

Workshop topics will include new guidance and/or changes regarding the following:

  • Alternative educational opportunities for expelled students
  • Student data privacy
  • Training requirements for physical restraint and seclusion
  • Employment history checks
  • Student records
  • Professional development requirements

>> Download the 2017 Education Legislation Summary.

Parking will be validated. We look forward to seeing you at this complimentary seminar.

*Please contact us in advance at info@goodwin.com if there will be more than 4 attendees from your district.

STAMFORD SESSION:
When: September 12, 2017 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Shipman & Goodwin, Stamford Office, 300 Atlantic Street, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT
Speakers: Thomas B. Mooney, Jessica Richman Smith, Melika S. Forbes
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HARTFORD SESSION:
When: September 14, 2017 from 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
Speakers:  Alyce L. Alfano, Peter J. Maher
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Photo of Thomas B. Mooney Thomas B. Mooney

Tom is chair emeritus of the School Law Practice Group and is active in all areas of school law, including labor negotiations for certified and non-certified staff, teacher tenure proceedings, grievance arbitration, freedom of information hearings, student disciplinary matters, special education disputes and…

Tom is chair emeritus of the School Law Practice Group and is active in all areas of school law, including labor negotiations for certified and non-certified staff, teacher tenure proceedings, grievance arbitration, freedom of information hearings, student disciplinary matters, special education disputes and all other legal proceedings involving boards of education. Tom is the author of A Practical Guide to Connecticut School Law (9th Edition, 2018), a comprehensive treatise on Connecticut school law, and two columns, “See You in Court!,” which appears in the CABE Journal, and “Legal Mailbag,” which appears in the CAS Bulletin.

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Photo of Jessica Richman Smith Jessica Richman Smith

Jessica represents schools in a variety of education, labor relations and employment law matters.  She negotiates certified and non-certified collective bargaining agreements on behalf of numerous public boards of education.  Jessica also represents school districts in labor and employment disputes, freedom of information…

Jessica represents schools in a variety of education, labor relations and employment law matters.  She negotiates certified and non-certified collective bargaining agreements on behalf of numerous public boards of education.  Jessica also represents school districts in labor and employment disputes, freedom of information hearings, teacher tenure proceedings, student disciplinary matters, election law matters, and other legal proceedings arising in the education context.  In addition, Jessica advises schools on education policies and practices, compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, and other legal matters arising in the education context.

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Photo of Peter J. Maher Peter J. Maher

Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues, labor and employment matters and, more recently, issues related to school operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. A former educator, Peter draws…

Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues, labor and employment matters and, more recently, issues related to school operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. A former educator, Peter draws on his firsthand knowledge of the needs and goals of school stakeholders to provide practical, community-specific and timely counsel that helps prevent problems when possible and solve them when necessary. Whether navigating sensitive special education matters or advising on day-to-day district operations, he partners with his clients to identify opportunities and pursue a clear path in the face of today’s challenges.

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Photo of Alyce Alfano Alyce Alfano

Alyce focuses her practice in the area of School Law. She has experience with special education, regular education, bullying, residency and disciplinary issues. She regularly speaks on the topic of special education law for various organizations in Connecticut and nationally.

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