Program Description

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Upcoming Sessions(Click the Date to Register):

Upcoming Sessions(Click the Date to Register):

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About the Presenter:

Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq., is the Executive Director of EdLaw Interactive, which specializes in legal training for educators and school administrators. An experienced speaker both nationally and in her home state of Pennsylvania, Erin currently serves as the Board of Directors of NSBA’s Council of School Attorneys and President of the PSBA Solicitors Association. She provides legal consulting and training services to schools, education-related organizations in the areas of special education; development of legally-defensible policies and procedures; trending legal issues regarding technology and education; nursing and school health services; truancy prevention; child abuse prevention and mandated reporting; educator evaluation and discipline; and many other school law topics.

Elected by her peers as a "Rising Star Attorney" for 5 consecutive years, Erin began her career as a public high school English teacher, and she served for several years at the PA Department of Education’s Office of Chief Counsel. She served as the legal consultant for the desk reference "Legal Issues in School Health Services,” and she is the author of a handbook on legal compliance when educating students with health-related issues, published by LRP Publications, which is AVAILABLE HERE.

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Event FAQs

Is pre-registration required, or are walk-ins welcome?

Pre-registration online is required. We will not be accepting walk-ins on the date of the event.

How close to the event can I register?

Registration typically closes two business days prior to the event or when the workshop session is full. If registration is closed, notice will appear when the registration link is clicked, and online registration will not be possible. If the online registration is available, then registration is still open. If registration has closed, please feel free to CONTACT US to determine if last-minute registration is possible or to find out about other locations/options.

My school permits payment by check only, but that does not appear to be an option in the registration process. What should I do?

We understand that payment by check may be the only option for some school employees. CLICK HERE for a link to the pay-by-check instructions. All payments must be received at least TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. Receipt of the check by EdLaw Interactive does NOT constitute event registration. Individuals for whom the registration process has not been fully completed (who have not received email confirmation of successful registration) will NOT be permitted to attend the session. Once EdLaw Interactive receives the payment and completed pay-by-check form, the registration will be processed if there is space available in the workshop, and the participants will receive registration confirmation via email. EdLaw Interactive is not able to hold registration spots pending payment. If the workshop is full at the time payment is received, the payment will be returned, and email notification will be provided.

Does EdLaw Interactive ever offer school-specific discounts or group rates on its programs?

Yes. A significantly-reduced rate is currently available through the regular registration process for groups of 10 or more attendees. In order for the group rate to apply, all attendees must be registered in the same registration transaction. For schools eligible for the group rate that wish to register participants at multiple locations, or for other group rate questions, please CONTACT US, and we can assist you.

Can I apply a discount code to a prior registration?

Discount codes cannot be applied retroactively. They must be used at the time of registration.

Can the Earlybird rate be combined with other discounts?

No. The Earlybird discount rate cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

I am not sure if my IU offers a discount code. What should I do?

Contact your IU. IU member-school discount codes are available only from the IUs.

I heard that my IU offers a member school discount code. Can I get that code by contacting EdLaw Interactive?

No. EdLaw Interactive is unable to provide any information about IU discount codes. To determine if an IU discount code is available, you must contact the IU directly.

I already registered, but then I found out that my IU offers a discount code. Can I apply that now?

No. Discount codes cannot be applied retroactively.

What do I do if I have questions about program or the registration process?

Feel free to CONTACT US if you have any questions or need additional information!

What's the refund policy?

All live event sales are final, and no refunds will be given. However, despite the fact that we are lawyers, we are not totally coldhearted. (We're the good ones, I promise!) We understand that, in schools, emergencies and unforseen events occur often. In the event that you are unable to attend an event for which you are registered, you have some options. You may transfer your ticket to another individual (just make sure they bring a copy of the ticket with them - see below) for no additional charge, or, if there is another session available at another location or on another date, you can contact us to determine if a transfer would be available (see paragraphs below for more details).

Can I transfer my registration to another event?

We know that circumstances that may arise that prevent school personnel from being able to attend a training. If you discover you are not able to attend a training, please contact us at info@edlawinteractive.com, and let us know the session for which you are currently registered and the session into which you would like to transfer. Registrants can transfer to any other open (public) event as long as the transfer request was made in advance and there is space in the program into which the registrant wishes to transfer. If the program into which you will be transferring is at a higher cost than the paid program, you will be responsible for the difference in cost, which must be paid at the time of registration. (If the cost paid for the original is higher than the program into which the registrant is transferring, EdLaw Interactive is NOT responsible for reimbursing the difference in costs.) The general registration rate will apply to all transfer sessions. Earlybird and other discounted rates are not available for transfers. Due to materials costs involved in live trainings, transfers are only available prior to the start of the training for which the individual is already registered. The option to transfer will not be available once the training for which the participant had originally registered is completed. All transfer options are subject to availability, and specific topics for transfer trainings cannot be guaranteed. (But don't worry - all of our programs are great!) Transfers MUST be processed by EdLaw Interactive. We are unable to process transfer credits for those who sign up for a replacement program on their own.

Can I transfer my registration for a live event to a webinar and vice-versa?

At this time, we cannot transfer attendance between online programs and in-person events. Sorry!

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Not unless you are taking the place of someone else (see question below). For individuals who registered under their own name, a photo ID or other form of identification is sufficient. Individuals who are attending under someone else's registration information will need to bring the original ticket, so that we can verify the transfer.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable to another person?

Absolutely. Just make sure the person to whom you are transferring the ticket brings the actual ticket to the event to verify the transfer. No problem!

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes. We understand that circumstances may arise that require you to send a proxy. Not a problem. If possible, however, we would appreciate advance notice, so that we can make the necessary adjustments. (It is always nice to welcome folks with the right name on the namecard/nametag!)

I have questions and/or need information that is not available here. What should I do?