Sorting X and Y: Title IX and Single Sex Education
Sunday, July 27, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - noon (Lunch on your own)
Cost is $60 for AGELE members, $90 for non-members (not included in conference registration).
Register for this session in section 3 of the conference registration form.
You will receive an admission ticket when you check in for the conference.

Presenter:      Maree F. Sneed. Esq., Partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP, Washington, DC.
The Department of Education’s recent regulations expanding the basis for single sex schools and programs have sparked dialogue around the country, particularly among school districts eager to experiment with single-sex classrooms. Brought back by popular demand, this session will update the presentation made at the 2007 conference, cover the law applicable to single-sex schools, including case law, and will point out the legal problems with the recent US Department of Education Regulations. It will also focus on best practices for complying with the equal opportunity mandates of Title IX and the US Constitution while meeting the needs of all of our students for high quality educational opportunities.

Title IX Coordinator Workshop
Sunday, July 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Lunch on your own)
Cost is $60 for AGELE members, $90 for non-members (not included in conference registration).
Register for this session in section 3 of the conference registration form.
You will receive an admission ticket when you check in for the conference.

Presenters:    Kathy Rigsby and Jan Perry Evenstad, Interwest EAC, Colorado State University
This session, presented by two long-time AGELE members, is designed for local Title IX Coordinators new to their position.  The interactive session will include a description of Title IX, discussion of the role of the Title IX Coordinator, common issues and tips for implementation, an overview of resources, discussion, feedback, and appreciations. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by AGELE.

Skills for Successfully Investigating Complaints and Reports of Harassment
Sunday, July 27, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Lunch on your own)
Cost is $120 for AGELE members, $180 for non-members (not included in conference registration).
Register for this session in section 3 of the conference registration form.
You will receive an admission ticket when you check in for the conference.

Presenter:      Richard W. Cole, Esq., Safe Schools and Civil Rights Consultant, Former Assistant Attorney General and Civil Rights Division Chief, Massachusetts Office of Attorney General
This interactive training program is designed for school professionals to learn the legal and practical requirements for effectively investigating and making determinations in response to reports or complaints of harassment in schools and school-related activities, including those in cyberspace. The program includes an interactive lecture, demonstrations, and mock investigative interviews based on a case scenario.

C.E.U. Credit
One hour of C.E.U. credit will be available from Colorado State University (CSU) for persons attending the entire conference (15 contact hours for $55). If interested, pick up application materials at the registration desk on Sunday, July 27. Checks for the C.E.U.s should be payable to CSU.

Silent Auction
Our silent auction has become a tradition that allows us to have some fun and help fund our awards program. Please participate by bringing an item for the auction. You could bring a book (especially signed by the author), equity/diversity resource materials (video, CD, kits), a product reflecting your home state or city (like Georgia peaches), jewelry, a product with your organizational logo, or any item that someone else may want. Bring the silent auction item(s) to the registration table before Tuesday. Receipts will be available for tax purposes.