Recent Procedural Changes at the PTAB (Illinois)
Education Law Insights
On October 7, 2026 Franczek attorneys held a webinar which covered the recent procedural changes at the PTAB and how they will affect the process for intervention and the rights of taxing districts (Illinois). In a recently released decision, the PTAB has overturned 30+ years of established intervention practice that will have a meaningful impact on IL school districts and other intervenors. They also looked at changes in case management, technology upgrades, and staffing at the PTAB and how that impacts your intervention appeals. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved....
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Show Your Work – Best Practices for Documenting Student-Related Complaints and Investigations
Education Law Insights
On September 3, 2026 Franczek attorneys hosted a webinar highlighting best practices for responding to and documenting key student-related issues. From student discipline to bullying complaints, curriculum objections and student residency, we’ll provide key tips and guidance for documenting your school’s responses and review practical steps outlined in our related Franczek toolkits. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This presentation is a publication of Franczek P.C. This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only...
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Tenured Teacher Notices to Remedy – Assessing the New Legislation (Illinois)
Education Law Insights
On July 24, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 104-647 into law (formerly Senate Bill 2914), bringing significant procedural changes to the process for K-12 public school districts in Illinois to issue a notice to remedy (a mandatory notice to address remediable misconduct prior to dismissal) to a tenured teacher, while also making the board of education’s decision subject to binding arbitration. On August 19th, Franczek attorneys David J. Braun and James Petrungaro hosted a webinar “Tenured Teacher Notices to Remedy – Assessing the New Legislation” on on how the changes...
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K-12 Education Law 2026 Illinois Legislative Update
Education Law Insights
On June 24th, Franczek Attorneys provided a 2026 legislative update webinar, covering K-12 education law-related bills that were passed in the recent legislative session and reviewing some of the key legislative changes in K-12 education law for schools to be mindful of in the coming school year in Illinois. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This presentation is a publication of Franczek P.C. This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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IEP Team Preparation and Participation (Illinois)
Education Law Insights
On April 14th, Franczek special education attorneys Dana Fattore Crumley and Kristen Kinast will hosted a webinar “IEP Team Preparation and Participation—Strategies for Compliance that Reduce Risk and Build Parent Trust”. This presentation, targeted to IEP team leaders, will provide guidance on both the requirements for each IEP team member’s participation in the process and best practices for teams facing contentious meetings where attorneys and advocates are present in Illinois School Districts.
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Compliance with 2026 ADA Accessibility for Public Entities
Education Law Insights
On March 25, Franczek Attorneys hosted a webinar that went through the guidelines, discuss best practices for compliance, and address any questions or concerns you might have regarding implementation of digital accessibility requirements for public entities. In 2024, the U.S. DOJ updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to require all public sector websites, online systems and digital resources for governmental entities serving more than 50,000 people to be accessible to people with disabilities by April 24, 2026. This is the first time that the DOJ has ever adopted a...
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The Future of Affirmative Action
Education Law Insights
Join Franczek Attorneys Jenny Lee and Mike Warner for a focused discussion delving into the implications of the Supreme Court decision Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College. We will analyze the ruling’s impact on affirmative action policies in higher education and discuss its broader ramifications for diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.
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Non-Renewals, RIFS and Tenure Acquisition: New Rules and Best Practices for 2024
Education Law Insights
Join Franczek attorneys and for a focused 30-minute discussion on preparing for spring teacher staffing issues. This discussion will cover tried and true best practices as well as new legislation affecting probationary teacher non-renewals, reductions in force and teacher tenure.
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School Districts in Our Shifting Cultural Times
Education Law Insights
Join Kaitlin Atlas, Nicki Bazer, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at New Trier School District 203 Peter Tragos for a legal and practical discussion on the shifting cultural times we're living through regarding books bans, curriculum objections, and much more.
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Hiring for the 2023-24 School Year: New Faith’s Law Employment History Review Requirements to Significantly Impact Onboarding Process
Education Law Insights
Join Franczek attorneys Adam Dauksas, James Petrungaro, and Emily Tulloch for a focused discussion on the implications of the new employment history review process under Faith’s Law.
info_outlineThis episode will feature school districts with district- and school-level diversity and equity leadership teams, led by teachers and administrators throughout the district community. We are excited to welcome Mr. Tony Medina, Principal at Palatine High School in Township High School District 211; Dr. Rob Lang, Assistant Superintendent for Staff Services at Community High School District 99; Dr. Shawn Messmer, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Innovation at Maine Township High School District 207, and Franczek Partner Michael Hernandez. Kendra Yoch and Amy Dickerson serve as moderators as we discuss the models utilized at each of our speakers’ districts; strategies for engaging a variety of stakeholders; maintaining strong leadership, momentum, and continuity; and legal considerations for decentralized models. We also take a closer look at the equity goals contained in ISBE’s 2020-2023 strategic plan, including the plan for incorporating an Equity Journey Continuum tool into each district’s public report card by the 2022 reporting year.