The 2026-2027 School Law Virtual Professional Learning Series

• October 27, 2026: Hot Issues in School Law: 2026-2027
• December 8, 2026: Hot Issues in Special Education Law: 2026-2027
• February 2, 2027: HIB Law Update: 2026-2027
• March 16, 2027: AI:Friend or Foe? Key Considerations on Accuracy, Critical Thinking, Equity, Ethics, Privacy, Security, and Humanity

Descriptions and logistical information for each of these essential virtual workshops are provided below.

Registration Fees and Payment

Early Registration Rates - Thru July 31, 2026

• Individual Registrant: $125

• 2026-2027 Early Registration "Bundle" Discount: Register for all four (4) of the 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual Workshop Professional Learning Series programs for only $119/workshop ($476 - $164 savings off the standard rate). The "Bundle" discount applies to a single registrant only and cannot be distributed across multiple registrants.

• Group Pricing: Teams of 4 or More - $100/registrant

Standard Registration Rates - Begins August 1, 2026 

• Individual Registrant: $160

• 2026-2027 "Bundle" Discount: Register for all four (4) of the 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual Workshop Professional Learning Series programs for only $135/workshop ($540 - $100 savings off the standard rate). The "Bundle" discount applies to a single registrant and cannot be distributed across multiple registrants.

• Group Pricing: Teams of 4 or More - $135/registrant

• Important: Other special offers, including, but not limited to, the STAR Advantage, L2L Mentor, and NJEXCEL student coupons, are not eligible for these programs.

Payment

Registration fees may be paid by purchase order/organizational check, or personal check made payable to: The Madison Institute LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education)

Please send all materials either:

• By email: support@tmieducation.com
• By U.S. mail: TMI Education, PO Box 922, Madison, NJ 07940

If paying by purchase order, TMI Education will invoice the district directly following registration. The invoice will be sent to both the registrant’s email address and the district business office. Please confirm receipt of the invoice with your district business office.

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

Featured Virtual Workshop No. 1

Hot Issues in School Law:

2026-2027

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9 AM-1 PM

Stay current on the most significant developments in state and federal school law, including new legislation, emerging legal trends, recent court decisions, and evolving guidance affecting New Jersey schools.

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Program Overview

What are the most significant recent developments in state and federal school law? What do school leaders need to know and do to remain compliant and effectively respond?

Stay current with the rapidly evolving legal landscape affecting New Jersey schools. This timely and practical session will examine the latest developments in school law at both the state and federal levels, including new legislation, recent court decisions, revised regulations, emerging legal trends, and current guidance from regulatory agencies.

Program Outcomes & Benefits

Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

• Evolving legal requirements related to due process rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and student health and safety;
• Understanding the Sick Leave Law and addressing excessive staff absenteeism issues;
• Recent New Jersey legislation, regulations, and case law involving HIB, TEACHNJ, staff evaluation, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and other significant state-level developments;
• Recent federal legislation, regulations, and case law involving Title IX, FERPA, religious expression, LGBTQIA+ issues, staff evaluation, and related topics;
• Federal Executive Orders and evolving guidance from the U.S. Department of Education;
• Student and staff First Amendment rights, including emerging issues involving social media and artificial intelligence;
• Recent developments affecting employee, student, and parent rights; and
• Other significant school law developments occurring at the time of the workshop.

Don't miss this important opportunity to stay informed, remain compliant, and strengthen your understanding of the legal issues impacting schools today.

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Registration Fee: $125 (thru July 31, 2026). Please note that all purchase orders should be issued to The Madison Institute, LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education) and emailed to support@tmieducation.com.

Delivery Format: Virtual

Presenter: Sandra Jacques, Esq., LLM, Assistant Director of Legal Education, NJPSA/FEA/LEGAL ONE

Audience: This program will benefit all Grades PK-12 Administrators, including:

• Principals and Assistant Principals
• Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
• Directors of Special Education, Curriculum, Instruction, Technology, or Student Services
• School Business Administrators and Operational Leaders
• Guidance Counselors and Teacher Leaders

To register for this important virtual workshop offering:


CLICK HERE

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

Featured Virtual Workshop No. 2

Hot Issues in Special Education Law:

2026-2027

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

9 AM-1 PM

Stay current on the latest developments in special education law, including emerging legal issues, recent case law, regulatory guidance, and practical considerations affecting students with special needs and the educators who serve them.

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Program Overview

Stay current on the latest developments in special education law, policy, and related practices affecting New Jersey schools. This timely session will examine recent legislation, regulatory guidance, emerging legal issues, and significant case law developments impacting students with disabilities and the educators who serve them.

Special attention will be given to the latest guidance regarding the determination and provision of compensatory services for students with disabilities, as well as the practical implications for districts moving forward.

Program Outcomes & Benefits

Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

• Key considerations for developing legally sound and educationally meaningful Individualized Education Programs (IEPs);
• Supports, services, and accommodations that may be necessary to address student needs;
• Important lessons emerging from recent special education case law;
• Addressing disparities in identification, placement, and discipline rates involving African American students;
• Recent legislation, guidance, and policy updates from the U.S. Department of Education and the New Jersey Department of Education;
• Emerging issues involving school avoidance, additional instruction and services, and virtual or home instruction options for students with disabilities; and
• New and proposed legislation, regulations, and legal developments occurring at the time of the workshop.

Don't miss this important opportunity to stay informed, remain compliant, and strengthen your understanding of the evolving legal issues affecting special education programs and services.

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Registration Fee: $125 (thru July 31, 2026). Please note that all purchase orders should be issued to The Madison Institute, LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education) and emailed to support@tmieducation.com.

Delivery Format: Virtual

Presenter: John Worthington Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law, NJPSA/FEA/LEGAL ONE

Audience: This program will benefit all Grades PK-12 Educators, including:

• Directors of Special Education
• Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
• Principals and Assistant Principals
• Directors of Curriculum, Instruction, Technology, or Student Services
• Special Education Teachers, LDTCs, Case Managers
• Guidance Counselors

To register for this important virtual workshop offering:


CLICK HERE

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

Featured Virtual Workshop No. 3

HIB Law Update:

2026-2027

Tuesday, February 2, 2027

9 AM-1 PM

Stay current on the latest legal developments affecting bullying prevention, cyberbullying, social media, artificial intelligence, student rights, and the implementation of New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.

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Program Overview

Stay current on the latest developments in state and federal statutes, regulations, guidance, and case law affecting the implementation of New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. This timely session will examine recent legal developments involving parental, student, and staff rights, as well as the intersection of bullying, harassment, intimidation, and special education.

Participants will also explore emerging challenges facing schools, including responding to hate crimes, bias-related incidents, evolving forms of discrimination, cyberbullying, social media misconduct, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on school climate and student behavior.

Practical guidance and legal insights will be provided to help school leaders foster safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environments while maintaining compliance with legal requirements.

Program Outcomes & Benefits

Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

• Recent state and federal statutes, regulations, guidance, and case law impacting the implementation of New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act;
• Emerging legal developments involving parental, student, and staff rights;
• The intersection of bullying, harassment, intimidation, and special education;
• Responding to hate crimes, bias-related incidents, and evolving forms of discrimination;
• Current and emerging issues involving cyberbullying and online student behavior;
• The growing role of social media and the importance of establishing appropriate boundaries for both students and staff;
• The impact of artificial intelligence on school climate, student conduct, and bullying-related concerns; and
• New and emerging HIB-related legal developments occurring at the time of the workshop.

Don't miss this important opportunity to stay informed, reduce risk, and strengthen your understanding of the legal issues affecting school climate, student well-being, and bullying prevention efforts in today's schools.

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Registration Fee: $125 (thru July 31, 2026). Please note that all purchase orders should be issued to The Madison Institute, LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education) and emailed to support@tmieducation.com.

Delivery Format: Virtual

Presenter: Sandra Jacques, Esq., LLM, Assistant Director of Legal Education, NJPSA/FEA/LEGAL ONE

Audience: This program will benefit all Grades PK-12 Educators, including:

• Principals and Assistant Principals
• HIB Coordinators/Specialists
• Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
• Directors of Student Services, Special Education, Curriculum, Instruction, or Technology
• K-12 Teachers
• Guidance Counselors, LDTCs, and Case Managers

To register for this important virtual workshop offering:


CLICK HERE

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

Featured Virtual Workshop No. 4

AI: Friend or Foe?

Key Considerations on Accuracy, Critical Thinking, Equity, Ethics, Privacy, Security, and Humanity

Tuesday, March 16, 2027

9 AM-3 PM

Artificial intelligence is reshaping education in profound ways. Gain practical insights into how schools can leverage AI responsibly while addressing critical concerns related to ethics, equity, privacy, security, critical thinking, and student well-being.

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Program Overview

As with the development of other emerging technologies throughout history, Artificial Intelligence has proven to be a transformative force in all aspects of our lives and holds great promise as a means to leverage promising educational reforms. However, without careful planning and thoughtful parameters, it is a tool that can also be misused in ways that undermine critical educational goals. In this workshop, we will explore AI through a series of critical lenses and seek to learn from the experiences of others in New Jersey and beyond.

Program Content & Framework

The program will be organized into four learning segments:  

• Learning Segment 1 will focus on issues related to the use of AI to promote critical thinking and the ethics of AI use by students, educators, and school leaders. How do we ensure that AI is used in ways that promote critical and creative thinking, rather than as a means to short-circuit the learning process?  
• Learning Segment 2 will focus on issues related to accuracy and equity. How do we reduce the potential for AI to produce biased, incomplete, or inaccurate information? This section will begin with a brief presentation on the issue of algorithmic discrimination, followed by a panel discussion.
• Learning Segment 3 will focus on protecting the privacy of student and staff information and ensuring the security of digital information and district operations.  
• Learning Segment 4 will focus on the role of AI in promoting our shared humanity, and will include an exploration of fundamental questions related to who we are in relation to technology and how AI can be leveraged to unleash the potential in all students and staff members, rather than as a means of replacing meaningful human connection. This segment will explore the increasing use of AI in promising and dangerous ways to address social and emotional well-being, and the potential for AI to close certain career paths while creating others.

Each of the four segments will begin with a brief overview of key issues, and will include a panel discussion involving educational administrators, legal experts, and one or more leading practitioners from the field.

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Registration Fee: $125 (thru July 31, 2026). Please note that all purchase orders should be issued to The Madison Institute, LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education) and emailed to support@tmieducation.com.

Delivery Format: Virtual

Program Organizer and Presenter: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, NJPSA/FEA/LEGAL ONE

Audience: This program will benefit all Grades PK-12 Educators, including:

• Principals and Assistant Principals
• Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
• Directors of Student Services, Special Education, Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
• K-12 Teachers
• HIB Coordinators/Specialists
• Guidance Counselors, LDTCs, and Case Managers

To register for this important virtual workshop offering:


CLICK HERE

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

Thank you for your continued professional partnership. May the 2024-2025 school year continue to bring you safety, good health, great success, and personal satisfaction!

Sincerely,

The TMI Education Family