Title IX

Title IX Coordinator—Introduction to Title IX

Facilitated by D. Stafford & Associates, LLC

• Overview of the Law
• Key Concepts for Compliance
• Title IX Policies, Procedures, and Processes
• Special Considerations and Best Practices
• Case Studies and Practical Application

Question that Matter: Title IX Interviewing

Facilitated by T9 Mastered LLC

This training covers:

• Effective Title IX interviewing techniques, including planning, preparation, and strategies for gathering accurate and comprehensive information.
• Types of interview questions, including introductory, open-ended, clarifying, quantifying, and closing questions.
• Developing structured interview outlines, identifying key topics, and drafting effective investigative questions.
• Common interviewing challenges and best practices for interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Understanding trauma and its impact on memory, communication, and participation in the investigative process.
• Applying trauma-informed interviewing principles to conduct fair, neutral, respectful, and effective Title IX investigations.

HRMC Legal Update

Facilitated by Attorney General Office

This training covers:

• Legal developments affecting Title IX, including the vacatur of the 2024 Title IX Rule and the resulting return to 2020 Title IX procedures.
• Key differences between the 2020 and 2024 Title IX regulations and the practical implications for higher education institutions.
• Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, including Dear Colleague Letters and recommendations for ongoing Title IX proceedings.
• Institutional responses to federal Executive Orders related to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), sex, and gender.
• Intersections between federal directives, Washington state law, and institutional compliance obligations.
• Recommended next steps for policy review, rulemaking, risk assessment, and legal consultation related to Title IX and DEI programs.

Materials provided during this session is considered privileged and confidential.

Title IX Investigation Skills

Facilitated by Advance Law Office

This training covers:

• Why and when to investigate
• Remaining impartial during the investigation
• Identifying the issue and defining the scope of the investigation
• Developing a method for investigation planning
• Ways to gather evidence and interviewing
• Using a trauma-informed approach throughout the investigation
• Finding of the facts: how to determine relevance and credibility
• Writing the investigation report

The 2024 Title IX Regulations: What You Need to Know

Facilitated by CUPA HR

This training covers:

• Key changes in the 2024 Title IX Regulations and implementation requirements.
• Expanded definitions of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment.
• Employee reporting obligations and Title IX coordinator responsibilities.
• Institutional response, supportive measures, and grievance procedures.
• Investigation requirements, evidence review, and complaint resolution processes.
• Protections and accommodations for pregnancy and related conditions for students and employees.

2024 Final Title IX Regulations

Facilitated by Grand River Solutions

This training covers:

• Key changes in the 2024 Title IX Regulations, including implementation requirements and expanded protections. 
• Definitions and scope of sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, pregnancy-related protections, and LGBTQIA+ protections. 
• Title IX Coordinator responsibilities, employee reporting obligations, and institutional response requirements. 
• Updated grievance procedures, investigations, informal resolution processes, and appeals. 
• Jurisdictional and geography considerations, including off-campus and online conduct. 
• Annual training requirements and the intersection of Title IX with Clery Act, VAWA, and other applicable laws.

Pregnancy or Related Conditions

Facilitated by Grand River Solutions

This training covers:

• Title IX protections for pregnancy and related conditions, including nondiscrimination requirements. 
• Student rights, reasonable modifications, leave options, and lactation accommodations. 
• Employee and Title IX Coordinator responsibilities when informed of a pregnancy-related need. 
• Key updates in the 2024 Title IX regulations related to pregnancy and parental status. 
• The intersection of Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 accommodations and supports. 
• Best practices, implementation strategies, and real-world case scenarios for supporting pregnant students.

Being an Effective Title IX Advisor: From Investigation to Hearing

Facilitated by Grand River Solutions

This training covers:

• The role of Title IX advisors and hearing advisors within the 2024 Title IX grievance and hearing processes.
• Advisor responsibilities during investigations, including evidence review, witness identification, interview preparation, and support for parties.
• Preparing for hearings through case analysis, policy review, development of questioning strategies, and advising parties.
• Hearing procedures, participant roles, opening statements, cross-examination, and questioning standards.
• Evaluating relevance, credibility, reliability, and permissible evidence under Title IX hearing requirements.
• Effective cross-examination techniques, hearing advocacy skills, and practical application through Title IX case scenarios.

From One Title IX Coordinator to Another: A Practical Approach to Navigating Beyond Compliance in a Post Regulatory World

Facilitated by Grand River Solutions

This training covers:

• The evolution of Title IX and the impact of the 2020 regulations on institutional responsibilities and compliance.
• Title IX Coordinator roles, responsibilities, and best practices for effective program management.
  Reporting, supportive measures, and response requirements for allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
• Investigation, hearing, informal resolution, appeal, and grievance process requirements under Title IX.
• Training, prevention education, recordkeeping, and compliance obligations under Title IX and VAWA.
• Strategies for building a sustainable, compliant, and equitable Title IX program.

Conducting Fair and Thorough Trauma-Informed Investigations

Facilitated by Grand River Solutions

This training covers:

• Title IX investigation requirements, procedural standards, and the responsibilities of investigators. 
• Trauma-informed investigation practices, including understanding the impact of trauma on memory, disclosures, and participation in the process.
• Interviewing techniques for complainants, respondents, and witnesses, including rapport-building, follow-up interviews, and questioning strategies. 
• Evidence collection, evaluation, and assessment, including relevance, credibility, reliability, authenticity, and weight of evidence. 
• Strategies for conducting fair, thorough, and impartial investigations while avoiding bias, conflicts of interest, and prejudgment. 
• Preparation of investigative reports, evidence files, documentation, and recordkeeping in compliance with Title IX requirements.

Title IX Report Writing

Facilitated by Grand River Solutions

This training covers:

• Identify relevant information for inclusion in an investigative report.
• Identify and exclude irrelevant information from reports.
• Prepare reports that are clear, comprehensive, and understandable to readers with no prior knowledge of the subject matter, allowing the report to stand on its own without reliance on supporting documents.
• Using simple, neutral, unbiased, and accurate language in your reports.
• Ensuring that the report accurately states policy language and is compliant with institutional policy and procedures.
• Understanding the importance of using a template that will contribute to the consistent of the reports generated.

Title IX and Pregnant and Parenting Students: Upcoming Regulations

Facilitated by NWATIXA

This training covers:

• Title IX protections for pregnant and parenting students, including proposed regulatory changes and expanded definitions of sex discrimination. 
• Pregnancy-related accommodations, academic adjustments, lactation support, and institutional responsibilities for ensuring equal access. 
• Leave, absences, reinstatement rights, and documentation requirements for pregnancy and related conditions. 
• Prevention and response to pregnancy- and parenting-related discrimination, harassment, and gender stereotyping. 
• The role of Title IX Coordinators in supporting students, addressing complaints, and coordinating accommodations. 
• Policy implementation strategies, campus preparedness, and best practices for supporting pregnant and parenting students.

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