09.09.2025

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Join us for AALRR’s virtual 2025 Title IX Training Academy, a comprehensive webinar series designed to equip districts with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complex legal responsibilities under Title IX.

This multi-part virtual training academy is tailored for K-12 institutions and will cover the essential roles and procedures required by law, including:

• Title IX Coordinators (encouraged to attend all five modules)

• Investigators

• Decision-makers

• Appeals officers

• Advisors and support staff

Each session will provide practical, up-to-date guidance on implementing Title IX policies, managing complaints, providing supportive measures, and ensuring due process in compliance with current federal and state regulations.

Whether you’re new to Title IX or looking to refresh your training, this Academy is designed to help your institution stay compliant while fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for students and staff.

All sessions will be held virtually for your convenience.

VIRTUAL COURSE INFORMATION

Module 1: Compliance Title IX Training for the Title IX Team

Select one.

August 12, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. OR September 9, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 

This session provides a practical overview of the five key roles required under the current Title IX regulations.  Participants will also receive and review a Notice of Allegations template, designed to meet the content and delivery requirements outlined in the regulations. To reinforce understanding, the session will include sample scenarios that allow participants to apply key concepts, identify appropriate roles, and recognize common compliance pitfalls. This is an essential training for any staff member serving in a Title IX role or supporting the response process.

Module 2: Title IX Investigator

Attendees must attend both sessions.

September 29, 2025 (Part 1) | 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 

September 30, 2025 (Part 2) | 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 

This interactive training equips K-12 investigators with the essential tools and techniques required to conduct legally compliant, trauma-informed investigations under the current Title IX regulations. Designed specifically for school district and COE personnel, the session provides practical guidance for navigating complex investigations while maintaining neutrality, professionalism, and procedural fairness.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of general investigation requirements and best practices

• Trauma-informed questioning techniques for complainants, respondents, and witnesses

• Strategies for managing difficult advisors and maintaining appropriate communication with the Title IX Coordinator

• Preparation of accurate witness summaries, including how to handle edits and conflicting statements

• Identification and analysis of disputed vs. undisputed material facts

• Weighing and documenting evidence using objective credibility indicators

• Review of a sample Draft Report of Evidence and/or Sample Final Investigative Report

This training is ideal for individuals currently serving—or preparing to serve—as Title IX investigators within K-12 settings. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to conduct investigations that are thorough, fair, and defensible.

Module 3: Title IX Decision Maker Training

Attendees must attend both sessions. 

October 7, 2025 (Part 1) | 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 

October 14, 2025 (Part 2) | 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

This in-depth training is tailored for individuals serving as Title IX Decision-Makers in K-12 school districts and county offices of education. The session focuses on the critical responsibilities and required objectivity of this role, with step-by-step instruction on how to review investigative materials, assess evidence, and issue legally compliant written determinations.

Topics Covered:

• Review of Title IX policies and grievance procedures

• How to review the Final Investigative Report and accompanying evidence

• Submission of a witness list to the Title IX or Hearing Coordinator

• Responding to procedural questions from the parties

• Evaluating proposed questions from the parties for relevance; rephrasing or rejecting irrelevant or repetitive questions with documented rationale

• Defining and distinguishing between relevant, irrelevant, and repetitive questions

• Assessing credibility, weighing evidence, and identifying disputed issues

• Writing clear, well-reasoned determinations using the preponderance of the evidence standard

• Applying factual findings to applicable Title IX policy definitions

• Explaining the rationale behind findings and decisions

This training ensures that your Title IX Decision-Makers are well-prepared to carry out their duties with neutrality, precision, and legal compliance.

Module 4: Appeal Officer Training

October 21, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 

This focused training is designed for individuals serving as Title IX Appeal Officers in K-12 school districts and county offices of education. The session provides a clear overview of the appeal process under current Title IX regulations and equips participants with the tools to manage appeals fairly, lawfully, and within the limited scope required.

Topics Covered:

• The role of the Appeal Officer and how it fits within the broader Title IX team

• Distinguishing between appeals of dismissals and appeals of final decisions

• Review of the Title IX definition of sexual harassment as it applies in appeal evaluations

• Grounds for appeal, applicable procedures, and the limited scope of review

• Best practices for impartial review and documentation of appeal decisions

• Practical considerations, legal pitfalls, and procedural safeguards

• Application of learning through discussion of hypothetical case scenarios

This session provides the clarity and confidence Appeal Officers need to make sound, legally defensible decisions while maintaining fairness and integrity throughout the process.

Module 5: Informal Resolution Training

October 28, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 

This interactive training is designed for individuals serving—or preparing to serve—as Informal Resolution Facilitators under Title IX. The session provides a practical and compliant framework for managing informal resolution processes in K-12 school districts and county offices of education.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of the Informal Resolution role under Title IX

• When informal resolution is appropriate and when it is prohibited

• Required disclosures, voluntary participation, and written agreements

• Maintaining neutrality while facilitating productive dialogue

• Structuring effective resolution agreements

• Recordkeeping, compliance, and follow-up requirements

• Discussion of real-world scenarios and best practices

Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to facilitate informal resolutions that are legally compliant, trauma-informed, and respectful of all parties involved.

Attendee Benefits:

• 17 hours of training
• Licensing permission for all Compliance Training materials
• Sample Title IX documents
• Certificate of Completion

Note: Modules will not be recorded. 

Registration:

$500 Per Person for Individual Modules 

$1,850 Per Person for all 5 Modules

Group pricing available.  Please contact us for more information. 

Make checks and purchase orders payable to AALRR.

**Cancellations must be received 3 days prior to training to receive a refund.  Refunds will not be issued after this date.

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Title IX Compliance Initiative: Firmly Anchored in AALRR’s 40+ Years of Experience

In 2015, AALRR launched its Title IX Compliance Initiative to support California educational institutions in navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding sexual violence and harassment. Backed by more than four decades of legal expertise, AALRR’s Title IX Team is dedicated to providing strategic counsel, practical advice, and high-quality training to ensure schools meet their obligations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as related federal, state, and local laws.

The initiative is centered on helping schools effectively address sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints involving students or staff—ensuring compliance, promoting safety, and supporting educational equity across California campuses.

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