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New Title IX Roles: Who are Decision Makers?
Title IX, as learned about in our last blog, Title IX has been around for a long time. However, just like life, it is continually...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Oct 16, 20203 min read
Title IX Essentials
Title IX was created and defined as follows: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Oct 16, 20204 min read
Head or Heart? You Don’t Have To Choose!
We’re often prompted with musings on whether to follow our heads or our hearts. Conflicting ideas seem to present pros and cons for both-...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Oct 6, 20203 min read
The McGrath Response System: Going Beyond Compliance
Do you currently have training for staff and designated leaders to meet Title IX compliance requirements? Do you provide your employees...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Oct 6, 20202 min read
The World is Disconnected, But We Don’t Have to Be
It seems in this unprecedented year of 2020, the world may be more disconnected than ever. Separate from one another- our friends, our...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Sep 24, 20204 min read
Educator Vulnerabilities: How Best to Avoid or Respond to Compromising Circumstances
One of the most common causes of action against a school or its district is due to actual or perceived negligence. It is impossible to...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Sep 24, 20206 min read
The Tree of Accountability: Using Evaluation to Promote Growth
Teachers are a pillar of our world. They help to build, empower, and inspire the youth, which is, ultimately, our future. As supervisors,...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Aug 24, 20204 min read
Dismissing Employees: How to Navigate a Difficult Situation with Justice and Fairness
One of the most daunting responsibilities as a supervisor may be making the difficult decision to terminate an employee’s contract. This...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Aug 17, 20203 min read
Inarticulitis: Common communication mistakes and how to avoid them
Communication is the foundation of every relationship and, some could say, the foundation of life itself. Although communication is...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Aug 11, 20204 min read
What happens if school districts are not in compliance with the new Title IX regulations?
The new Title IX regulations, released by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on May 6th, take...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Aug 3, 20202 min read
What Every Administrator Needs to Know About the New Title IX Regulations
On May 6th The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Final Rule implementing Title IX of the...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Jul 6, 20204 min read
Fearing Feedback
Overcoming the fear of giving honest feedback requires a commitment to constructive communication For many in education, the words...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Mar 2, 20207 min read
Is Fear Holding You Back as a Supervisor and Leader?
Less than 5% of any workforce is disciplined by its supervisor. Often the other 95% is left out in the cold in terms of quality written...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Feb 20, 20203 min read
Why Grievance Procedures Continue to Be Essential for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct in Schools
In the 2001 OCR Guidance and the 2017 Q&A, OCR stresses the importance of having a well-publicized and effective grievance procedure in...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Feb 5, 20203 min read
New Title IX Interpretation is Coming – What You Need To Know Going Into 2020
The implementation of Title IX is constantly evolving. Since it was passed 48 years ago, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Jan 31, 20202 min read
3 Steps to More Effective and Authentic Communication
When allowed to persist, ineffective communication makes it hard to retain talented teachers and opens the door for potential litigation.
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Jan 23, 20202 min read
7 Questions to Reduce Grey Areas in your Sexual Misconduct Policy
As the expert witness in nearly 100 court cases examining the abuse of students by school personnel, boundary violations are almost...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Jan 17, 20203 min read
Timelines extended indefinitely for suing school districts for sexual misconduct claims
The Me Too movement and high profile sexual abuse cases such as Larry Nassar, have encouraged legislators to extend the timeline for...
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Dec 20, 20192 min read
3 Title IX Takeaways from Chicago Public Schools Investigation
The lessons you need to learn from CPS' mistakes to shield your students and district from harm and litigation.
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Dec 14, 20192 min read
Parents - Be On The Alert for These 5 Warning Signs of Educator Sexual Abuse In School
Where do you draw the line between an encouraging teacher and an educator that is beginning to cross the boundaries of acceptable behavior?
Dr. Billie-Jo Grant, Ph.D.
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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