Title IX University

Title IX 101 provides an overview of the evolution of Title IX since its inception to present day. This course is recommended for anyone new to Title IX and for anyone wanting a foundation on the changes to Title IX brought about by the new regulations. The course concludes with an assessment of knowledge from the Title IX Training and delivers a Title IX Training Certificate upon completion.

This Level 1 course provides Title IX Investigators with the training required under the Title IX regulations and VAWA/Clery including the definition of sexual harassment and education program/activity and serving impartially in the role. The course also includes detailed information for Title IX Investigators including investigative best practices, challenges faced by investigators, report and rationale writing, and litigation trends resulting from investigations. The training also includes a discussion of an institutions requirements for Title IX Investigators under the Clery Act/VAWA and its interplay with the new Title IX regulations. The course includes flow charts, checklists and resources for download in addition to the ability to post the course for inspection. The course concludes with an assessment of knowledge of Title IX Investigator roles and duties and a Title IX Investigator Level 1 Certificate upon completion.

Title IX Decision Maker is a Level 1 course designed to provide training pursuant to the Title IX regulations and VAWA/Clery including the definition of sexual harassment and education program/activity and serving impartially in the role. It is appropriate forTitle IX hearing chairs, Title IX hearing panel members, Title IX appellate administrators and other decision makers in matters alleging sexual harassment. The course includes an overview of Title IX and litigation trends that support panel hearings and how Title IX hearings are different than other conduct hearings on campus, a review of special considerations for Title IX complainants and Title IX respondents, the role of Title IX Advisors in the process, how to conduct assessments of credibility and relevance, cross examination, burdens of proof, weighing direct and circumstantial evidence, and much more. The training also includes a discussion of an institution’s Title IX requirements under the Clery Act/VAWA and its interplay with the new Title IX regulations. The course includes flow charts, checklists and resources for download in addition to the ability to post the course for inspection. The course concludes with an assessment of Title IX Decision Maker knowledge and a Title IX Decision Maker Certificate upon completion.

This training is to help ensure that Title IX Coordinators understand their role in compliance. Training will include the institution’s obligations under the new Title IX regulations, expectations of Title IX Coordinators, serving impartially, a deep dive into implementation and tracking of supportive measures, best practices for structuring your Title IX team under the new regulations, tracking patterns and trends to prevent sexual harassment and more.

Appellate decision-makers in the Title IX grievance process must be trained under the new regulations, whether they are reviewing dismissals of Formal Title IX Complaints or Title IX Determinations. This course includes the definitions of sexual harassment and program/activity under Title IX, how to serve impartially in the role of Title IX Decision Maker, the general Title IX process as prescribed under the new Title IX Regulations, grounds for appeal under the new regulations, what constitutes the “record” and a review of an appeal, and more. Training will include all required Title IX matters under the Title IX regulations.

The new Title IX regulations provide that a complainant and respondent are entitled to a University/School District provided Title IX advisor, without fee or charge, in a live hearing in order to conduct cross-examination. Although the regulations do not require Title IX training for advisors, training is highly recommended on their role and function. This course includes the roles of all University administrators in a Title IX process, an overview of Title IX investigations and Title IX hearings under the new regulations, and specific considerations on the role of the Title IX advisor.

The new Title IX regulations allow for informal resolution in sexual misconduct matters and also require training for Informal Title IX Resolution Facilitators. This course includes the required Title IX training on the Title IX definition of sexual harassment, the scope of an institution’s education program or activity according to Title IX, how to conduct an informal resolution process and the different types of informal Title IX resolution process that may be considered, and how to fulfill the role of Title IX Informal Resolution Facilitator and serve impartially, including avoiding prejudgment to the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, or bias. The course also discusses the Title IX process under the new regulations and the Title IX Informal Resolution facilitator’s role in that process.

Annual training for individuals serving in Title IX roles is imperative to ensure your school is meeting legal mandates and industry standards. ICS’ 2023 Refresher and Update Training provides attendees with the critical information to assist them in their role, including a review of key concepts as well as a discussion of recent areas of OCR focus and what to expect in the coming academic year. This content is up-to-date as of July 24, 2023. ICS will continue to provide updates to the course and/or provide a mini-course as pertinent updates occur.

Title IX Basics K-12 is a brief course that provides the learner with an overview of Title IX laws and regulations. This course is appropriate for K-12 Title IX Coordinators, School Administrators, and others who will play a role in a school district’s Title IX process. The course concludes with an assessment of Title IX Basics knowledge and a Title IX Basics certificate upon completion.

Title IX Investigator/Decision Maker is a Level 1 course that provides Title IX Investigators and Title IX Decision Makers with the training required under Title IX for school districts including serving impartially in your role and the definition of sexual harassment and education program/activity. A reminder that investigators and decision makers must be separate individuals in a Title IX process; however, this is a combined training such that both roles can understand the process more fully. This course is appropriate for K-12 Title IX Coordinators, School Administrators, and others responsible for conducting investigations and making determinations into student and/or employee misconduct. The instructive sessions will include detailed information regarding the evolution of Title IX, Title IX investigative best practices, challenges faced by Title IX investigators, the role of Title IX advisors in the process, how to conduct assessments of credibility and relevance, burdens of proof, weighing direct and circumstantial evidence, and much more. The course includes flow charts, checklists and resources for download in addition to the ability to post the course for inspection. The Title IX Online Course concludes with an assessment of knowledge and a certificate upon completion.

This training is to help ensure K-12 Title IX Coordinators understand their role in all aspects of Title IX compliance. The course includes the school district’s obligations under the new Title IX regulations, expectations of Title IX Coordinators, serving impartially, the definition of sexual harassment and scope of program/activity under the regs, a deep dive into implementation and tracking of Title IX supportive measures, best practices for structuring your Title IX team under the new regulations, tracking patterns and trends to prevent sexual harassment and more.

Appellate decision-makers in the Title IX grievance process must be trained under the new regulations, whether they are reviewing dismissals of Formal Title IX Complaints or Determinations. The sessions include the definitions of sexual harassment according to Title IX and program/activity, how to serve impartially in the role, the general Title IX process as prescribed under the new regulations, grounds for appeal under the new Title IX regulations, what constitutes the “record” and a review of an appeal, and more. Training will include all required matters under the Title IX regulations. The training will incorporate compliance aids and resources to assist with learning Title IX Decision Maker requirements.

The new Title IX regulations allow for informal resolution in sexual misconduct matters and also require training for Title IX Informal Resolution Facilitators. This course includes the required training for Title IX Informal Resolution Facilitators on the definition of sexual harassment, the scope of a school district’s education program or activity, how to conduct an informal Title IX resolution process and the different types of informal resolutions that may be considered, and how to fulfill the role of Title IX Informal Resolution Facilitator and serve impartially, including avoiding prejudgment to the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, or bias. The course also discusses the Title IX process under the new regulations and the Title IX facilitator’s role in that process.

Title IX compliance is mutli-faceted and includes a school district’s response to reports of sexual harassment and gender-equity in athletics. Title IX Compliance for athletics addresses the important role athletics plays in both of these areas. With respect to sexual harassment, the course provides an overview of the new Title IX regulations, the definition of sexual harassment and when it occurs within the school’s program or activity, and the vital role athletics plays in the prevention of sexual harassment – including the intersection of bullying, hazing and sexual harassment. The course also discusses evaluating gender-equity in athletics utilizing OCR’s three-part test. Finally, the course provides a brief discussion of litigation trends with transgender students and student-athletes in access to facilities and in competition. Title IX for athletics is appropriate for Athletic Directors, coaches, athletics staff, school leadership, Title IX Coordinators and any other personnel that interface with athletics and Title IX compliance.

Annual training for individuals serving in Title IX roles is imperative to ensure your school is meeting legal mandates and industry standards. ICS’ 2023 Refresher and Update Training provides attendees with the critical information to assist them in their role, including a review of key concepts as well as a discussion of recent areas of OCR focus and what to expect in the coming academic year. This content is up-to-date as of July 24, 2023. ICS will continue to provide updates to the course and/or provide a mini-course as pertinent updates occur.