Education Law II will focus on the essentials of Contract Law in an education setting, as well as understanding the differences between Negligence and Intentional Torts.  This program is offered virtually using the Zoom platform. Sessions are 2 hrs with the exception of Day 1.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE MOVED THE PROGRAM TO RUN IN APRIL AND MAY
 
This program will be of interest and value to ASBOA members and other individuals who deal with contracts in the course of their position in the education system in Alberta.  We encourage members to register in the course with others from your system that may also benefit from this program.
 
Topics covered
  • the contract essentials:  offer, acceptance, consideration, performance, breach and other aspects
  • Intentional Torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of mental suffering, intentional interference with business relations, defamation (liable and slander) 
  • the rudimentary elements of Legal research
This program is not associated with a university and so university credit does not accompany the successful completion of this course.  However, the level of work required in this course is equivalent to a Master's degree on this topic
 
Successful completion of the Education Law 2 program may be used for continuing education requirements for Certified School Business Officials and may also be used by members working towards with their CSBO designation.

This program is a combination of lecture and group work with group presentations. Total instruction time is 14 hours + reading and presentation preparation.  All classes will be offered via the ZOOM platform.
 
Class Schedule
 
April 7th - 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-3:00
April 14th - 11:00 - 1:00
April 21st - 11:00 - 1:00
April 28th - 11:00 - 1:00
May 5th - 11:00 - 1:00
May 12th - 11:00 - 1:00 (last class)
 
May 19th -  oral exams.

We are very pleased to have our returning instructor Dr. J. Kent Donlevy, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., J.D., Ph.D., Barrister & Solicitor, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
 
REGISTRATION FEE: 

Individual Member Registration - $800 + 5% GST  = $840 /pp
Individual Non-member Registration - $900 + 5% GST = $945.00
2 or more registrations from the same organization will receive a 10% discount.  Please use the code EDLAW2 to receive the discount.
 
Maximum registrations - 16
 

REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY

The fees that are identified are offered to those who pre-register for the program. There will be an automatic 10% fee increase added to the current registration fees for those registering on-site. Once the registration form is received, that is considered a commitment to attend the program. In order to receive a refund, notification of cancellation must be received by email prior to 1 week of the program start date. . Refunds will NOT be provided for no shows or last minute cancellations. (Extenuating circumstances will be considered on an individual basis). 

Audience: This program will be of interest and value to individuals working in a leadership and/or management role in the education system.  Dependent upon the number of students in the program, students will be assigned 2 or more cases to brief for a class. (more students - less assignments)  A more in-depth syllabus will be provided upon registration in the program.
 
 
 
Where
Virtual
Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
Canada
Organizers
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Susan Lang
susanlang@asboalberta.ca
780-451-7103