TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

At the Law Office of Kristie McCann, we offer a wide range of engaging, impactful training sessions, workshops, and presentations designed to help your institution, organization, or community navigate complex compliance issues, improve workplace culture, and empower individuals to foster a safer, more inclusive environment. We are committed to delivering customized, relevant content that aligns with your needs, policies, procedures, and organizational values. Explore our current offerings below to stay compliant with federal and state requirements while remaining informed and confident in industry best practices.

Upon completing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion, a digital badge, and an electronic copy of the training slides, including a printable version and a web-friendly version that you can post to your website to satisfy compliance requirements.

COMPLIANCE ESSENTIALS

2020 Title IX Refresher Training
Intended for: K-12 & Higher Education
  • 4-hour virtual training.
  • For professionals managing Title IX compliance, including Title IX and Deputy Title IX Coordinators, Student Affairs, HR, and K-12 or Higher Ed compliance teams.
  • Covers key legal requirements, case management strategies, and best practices to ensure compliance.
  • Ideal for refreshing knowledge, staying current with federal mandates, and strengthening Title IX programs.
  • Provides practical tools to manage Title IX duties and promote a safe, equitable environment.​
Implementing the Stop Campus Hazing Act
Intended for: Higher Education
  • 2-hour virtual session.
  • Covers key requirements of the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) and its amendments to the Clery Act, including hazing definitions, reporting statistics, prevention programs, and the Campus Hazing Transparency Report.
  • Provides practical guidance to ensure compliance with new hazing prevention and reporting mandates.
  • Ideal for Clery compliance professionals, student conduct staff, Student Affairs, general counsel, and administrators managing Clery Act compliance.​
Dating Violence Prevention: RI Law & the Lindsay Ann Burke Act
​Intended for: K-12 Title IX Coordinators & Compliance Teams
  • 1-hour virtual session.
  • Covers key requirements of the Lindsay Ann Burke Act, including student education, prevention programs, and resources.
  • Provides best practices for implementing dating violence prevention policies in schools.
  • Ideal for school administrators, educators, and staff responsible for compliance with state regulations.​​​
Recognizing & Responding to Dating Violence
​Intended for: K-12 Administrators, Teachers, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, and Other Staff
  • 1-hour in-person session | unlimited participants
  • Covers key topics including the basics of dating violence, warning signs, and your school/district’s dating violence policy.
  • Ensures staff are equipped to recognize and appropriately respond to dating violence incidents in school.
  • Satisfies administrator training requirement of the Lindsay Ann Burke Act.​ ​
You Deserve Healthy Relationships
​Intended for: K-12 Students*
  • 1-hour in-person session
  • Age-appropriate dating violence education program for middle and high school students; *Can be adapted to age-appropriate education of all ages.
  • Recommended sessions breakdown: 6/7-8th grade and 9-12th grade
  • Focuses on raising awareness about dating violence, healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to foster healthy relationships, and how to seek help when needed
  • Provides strategies to create a safe and supportive school environment for all students
  • Satisfies student education requirement of the Lindsay Ann Burke Act.​
Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention
​Intended for: K-12 Parents and Guardians
  • 1-hour in-person session | unlimited participants
  • Focuses on raising awareness about dating violence, its warning signs, and how to support students.
  • Emphasizes the importance of creating safe and healthy relationships for students.
  • Provides strategies for parents and guardians to have conversations with their children about dating violence and healthy relationships.
  • Satisfies parent training recommendation of the Lindsay Ann Burke Act.​
Understanding Pregnancy Rights
Intended for: K-12, Higher Education & Organizations​
  • 1-hour virtual webinar
  • Covers rights of students and employees under Title IX, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), PUMP Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions.
  • Topics include accommodations, leave policies, and protections against discrimination.
  • Designed for Title IX Coordinators, HR professionals, and administrators at educational institutions responsible for implementing these protections in compliance with federal law.​
Understanding Title VI & Recent Federal Guidance
Intended for: K-12, Higher Education & Organizations
  • 2-hour virtual session.
  • ​Designed for administrators, HR professionals, and compliance teams responsible for Title VI compliance and ensuring equitable access to education.
  • Covers Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs and activities.
  • Includes recent federal guidance, key compliance requirements, and practical strategies for addressing discrimination and promoting inclusivity.​ ​

BEST PRACTICES & ADVANCED STRATEGIES

Creating a Culture of Respect: Hazing Prevention
Intended for: College Students, Student Groups, Athletics, Fraternities & Sororities
  • 90 min. in-person session
  • Focused on empowering students and campus organizations to prevent hazing and foster a culture of respect and inclusion.
  • Explores the roots and risks of hazing, common misconceptions, and the impact it has on individuals and group dynamics.
  • Covers key definitions, warning signs, and real-life scenarios, with guidance on how to recognize, respond to, and report hazing.
  • ​Provides actionable strategies for building healthy group traditions, promoting leadership without harm, and creating safer, more welcoming communities.
Stop Campus Hazing Act Compliance Training: Compliance Requirements & Best Practices
Intended for: Higher Education
  • 4-hour virtual or in-person training.
  • Provides an overview of obligations under the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) and focuses on effective implementation of SCHA requirements on campus.
  • Offers best practices for training relevant campus staff, including CSAs, athletics personnel, and student leaders.
  • Introduces research-based and evidence-informed prevention strategies specifically tailored to hazing.
Stalking Awareness & Prevention Training
Intended for: K-12, Higher Education & Organizations
  • 1-hour virtual or in-person session.
  • For Title IX Coordinators, Deputy Coordinators, Student Affairs professionals, HR staff, Campus Safety, and others responsible for responding to and preventing stalking-related misconduct.
  • Covers the definition and dynamics of stalking, behavioral warning signs, legal obligations under Title IX and the Clery Act, and trauma-informed response strategies.
  • Ideal for strengthening institutional response protocols, enhancing staff awareness, and promoting safer school and campus environments.
  • Provides practical tools and real-world examples to help participants recognize, document, and effectively address stalking concerns.​​
Stalking Awareness & Prevention Training
Intended for: Middle School, High School, & College Students
  • 1-hour virtual or in-person session.
  • Designed for student audiences to understand what stalking is, how to recognize unhealthy behaviors, and how to seek help or support a friend.
  • Covers warning signs, the impact of stalking, setting boundaries, online safety, and available campus or school resources.
  • Ideal for student groups, residence halls, athletic teams, orientation programs, or leadership trainings.
  • Promotes safety, respect, and awareness while empowering students to take action and build a culture of consent and accountability.
Title IX Compliance Fundamentals for Coordinators
Intended for: K-12 & Higher Education​
  • 7-hour comprehensive training for Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Title IX Coordinators.
  • Covers core responsibilities, including an in-depth understanding of the 2020 Title IX regulations.
  • Provides practical guidance on conducting intakes, implementing supportive measures, writing notices, and managing the grievance process.
  • Equips participants with a solid foundation in Title IX compliance.
  • Offered virtually or in-person with downloadable and comprehensive desk reference manual.​
Title IX Compliance Fundamentals for Decision-makers & Advisors
​Intended for: K-12 & Higher Education
  • 7-hour comprehensive training for Decision-makers (Hearing Panelists and Appellate Officers) and Advisors.
  • Covers key aspects of Title IX compliance, including sexual harassment definitions, impartiality, conducting hearings, and understanding relevance and evidence.
  • Equips participants with best practices and tools for contributing to a fair and effective grievance process.
  • Offered virtually or in-person with downloadable and comprehensive desk reference manual.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities
Intended for: K-12, Higher Education & Organizations
  • 1-hour virtual session.
  • Focused on supporting and protecting LGBTQ+ students and employees, especially in the context of the current federal landscape.
  • Explores challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in educational and workplace settings, and offers strategies for creating inclusive and affirming environments.
  • Covers key legal protections under Title IX, Title VII, and other relevant laws, including tools for addressing discrimination, harassment, and bias.
  • Provides insights into fostering a culture of belonging and respect, with emphasis on policies and practices that ensure equal treatment and support for LGBTQ+ individuals.​
Title VI Fundamentals
Intended for: K-12, Higher Education & Organizations
  • 7-hour virtual training.
  • Ideal for administrators, HR professionals, compliance teams, and those responsible for Title VI compliance, building a bias or Title VI team, establishing a Title VI office, or those adding a Title VI coordinator.
  • Provides a solid understanding of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, its differences from other civil rights laws, and compliance requirements.
  • Covers industry best practices for creating an exemplary Title VI program and addressing discrimination.
  • Offers practical strategies for fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment.
Registration & Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend all or part of your registered training, you may transfer your registration to a future session of the same training or we can provide you with a credit of the amount paid toward a different training. Simply notify us at least three (3) business days before the event start date. We will work with you to identify a mutually agreeable session and date, valid for one year from your original course date. If a suitable training session is not available, you will receive a credit for the registration amount paid, minus a 15% processing fee. Registrants who do not attend the training and fail to provide advance notice will not be eligible for a credit or refund.

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