SPECIAL EDUCATION – The Potential for Civil Liability

Time:
1 - Day / 8 Hours (GAPOST Approved)

Instructional Method:
Lecture / Collaborative

Audience:
Suitable for all law enforcement, school administrators, teachers and others working within a school system.

Program Description:
Most school resource officers lack sufficient “specialized” training to perform in the school environment and as a result, the potential for improper decisions, victimized students and liability increases in areas of negligent hiring, training and supervision.
Navigating the federal and state laws covering students with disabilities can be complicated and there are an increasing number of court decisions focusing on the constitutional rights of students while on school grounds with most related to seizure/detainment and use of force.
Participants will gain insight into what they need to know related to students with disabilities, what questions to ask when interacting with school officials, parents or legal guardians.

Instructor:
Mark E. Kissel, Sampson Psychological Testing & Training Master Trainer, has 50 years of experience working on all levels of law enforcement both nationally and internationally, and served 20 years as Chief of Police for the Cherokee Co. School District (GA).  He has taught criminal justice management and other related courses at Georgia State University and is recognized as a senior instructor by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

Contact Info:
Mark E. Kissel, Training Coordinator
training@sampsonpsychtesting.com