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Cole Workshops & Programs

Richard Cole is speaking at the following workshops and programs. You are invited to register and participate.

Education

2011-2012 School Year

Providing professional development and training as mandated under the Massachusetts anti-bullying law to schools and school districts, including vocational/technical high schools, "to build the skills of all staff members . . . to prevent, identify and respond to bullying." The program includes the six content areas required for such professional development under the state's anti-bullying law.

Also providing professional development and training for schools and educators throughout the U.S. on bullying and cyberbullying and on harassment based on race, color, national orgin, sex, sexual orientation, disability and religion.

March 16, 2012

Conference Presenter, "Investigating Bullying and Harassment; What's Legally Required; What Works!"

The 2012 Massachusetts Conference on Bullying and the Law: Policies, Programs and Best Practices, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Commission on GBLT Youth and Schools, the Massachusetts Bar Association, & Climate Consulting Services; Harvard Law School; Cambridge, MA.

Recent Education Workshops & Programs

December 14, 2011

Workshop Instructor,"Combating Bullying and Harassment in Schools and Cyberspace: What's Legally Required; What Works," sponsored by the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Franklin, MA.

November 17, 2011

Co-presenter, National Teleconference on “Effective Racial Harassment Remedies;” presentation for national and all regional offices of U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights; Racial Harassment Network. On 12/13/11, OCR presented Cole with "Certificate of Appreciation" for presentations to OCR staff on 11/17/11 and 5/19/11.

November 16, 2011

Legal Panel Moderator, "Current and Emerging Individual Rights Issues Regarding Occupy Boston;" Open Meeting program, sponsored by Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section, Masssachusetts Bar Association; for MBA members;

Boston, MA.

November 11, 2011

Workshop Presenter, "Investigating Bullying and Harassment: What’s Legally Required; What Works," MASC/MASS Joint Conference: Massachusetts Association of School Committees and Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Hyannis, MA. 

November 8, 2011

Workshop Instructor, School & Police Workshop: Practical Tips and Legal Rules for Investigating and Responding to Bullying and Harassment in Schools and Cyberspace,”

sponsored by the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Franklin, MA.

October 26, 2011

Workshop Instructor, "Improving Your Skills for Investigating Bullying and Harassment and for Writing an Effective Investigative Report,"sponsored by the

Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Franklin, MA.

September 28, 2011

Keynote Speaker, "The Ten Keys to Successful School Practices Under Bullying and Harassment Laws,"  The 4th Annual Safe Schools Summit: Real Issues-Real Solutions for Keeping Kids Safe, sponsored by Worcester District Attorney Early's Office, Molly Bish Center, and Worcester Sheriff's Office; Worcester Technical High School, Worceter, MA.

September 28, 2011

Session Presenter, "Skills and Strategies for Successfully Investigating Complaints and Reports of Harassment and Bullying in Schools,"  The 4th Annual Safe Schools Summit: Real Issues-Real Solutions for Keeping Kids Safe, sponsored by Worcester District Attorney Early's Office, Molly Bish Center, and Worcester Sheriff's Office; Worcester Technical High School, Worceter, MA.

July 27, 2011

Workshop Presenter, "Legal Issues and Practical Options for Combating Cyberbullying and Cyber-Harassment," Annual Professional Development Conference, Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Falmouth, MA.

July 27, 2011

Workshop Presenter, "Addressing the Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities: What's Legally Required; What Works," Annual Professional Development Conference, Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Falmouth, MA.

July 26, 2011

Instructor, Investigations Workshop, "Skills and Strategies for Successfully Investigating Complaints and Reports of Harassment and Bullying," Pre-Conference Session, sponsored by the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Falmouth, MA.

July 18-22, 2011

Instructor, Summer Institute, Northeastern University,    College of Professional Studies, "Meeting the Challenge of Making Schools Safe: Successfully Combating Bullying and Harassment in Schools and Cyberspace," Summer Institute Series 2011, Boston, Mass; for re-licensure, satisfying credit requirments, or for addressing teaching and school administration challenges.

June 1-2, 2011

Presenter, Youth & School Climate Conference, 3rd Annual New Hampshire Conference on Bullying & Safe Schools; Conference for New England educators; Meredith, NH.

Session Presenter: (1) "Investigating Bullying and Harassment: Highlighting Important Things You Need to Know and Do;" (2) "Protecting Students with Disabilities from Bullying and Harassment;” and (3) "Lessons Learned on  How to Implement a Collaborative, Cross-Disciplinary Approach to Address Bullying and Harassment," with Randy Ross, Equity & Diversity Specialist, New England Equity Assistance Center.  

April 29, 2011

Presenter, Conference on Bullying, "Understanding and Preventing Bullying at Home, at School, and at Work" sponsored by Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, MA.

March 14, 2011

Instructor, Investigations Workshop, "Skills and Strategies for Successfully Investigating Complaints and Reports of Harassment and Bullying in Schools," sponsored by the

Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Franklin, MA.

March 12, 2011

Presenter, Conference Session, "Successfully Implementing  the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law,"

with John Bynoe, Associate Commisioner, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; 2011 Visions of Community Conference, sponsored by the Federation for Children with Special Needs; Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA.

March 12, 2011

Moderator and Contributor, Conference Session, "Strategies for Transforming Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges;"  2011 Visions of Community Conference, sponsored by the Federation for Children with Special Needs; Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA.

March 11, 2011

Featured Speaker, Plenary Session, "The 10 Keys to Successful School Practices Under Bullying and Harassment Laws," Massachusetts Administrators for Special Education (ASE) Winter Statewide Conference, "The Continued Quest: Addressing New Education Realities," Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA.

March 11, 2011

Session Presenter, "Investigating Bullying and Harassment: Highlighting Relevant Things You Need ot Know and Do," Massachusetts Administrators for Special Education (ASE) Winter Statewide Conference, "The Continued Quest: Addressing New Education Realities," Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA.

February 9, 2011

Panel Presenter, "What's Bullying? Emerging Trends in Civil and Criminal Law--the Anti-Bullying Law;" Massachusetts Bar Association; sponsored by Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section, Boston, MA.

February 2, 2011

Session Presenter, "School Safety," National Association of Attorneys General's 2011 Civil Rights Conference, Training and Research Institute, National Association of Attorneys General, Washington D.C.

Law Enforcement

No programs at this time.

Recent Law Enforcement Programs

November 8 , 2011

Workshop Instructor, Police Workshop: “Practical Tips and Legal Rules for Investigating and Responding to Bullying and Harassment in Schools and Cyberspace,”

sponsored by the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association; Franklin, MA.

September 28, 2011

Keynote Speaker, "The Ten Keys to Successful School Practices Under Bullying and Harassment Laws,"  The 4th Annual Safe Schools Summit: Real Issues-Real Solutions for Keeping Kids Safe, sponsored by Worcester District Attorney Early's Office, the Molly Bish Center, and Worcester Sheriff's Office; Worcester Technical High School, Worceter, MA.

September 28, 2011

Session Presenter, "Skills and Strategies for Successfully Investigating Complaints and Reports of Harassment and Bullying in Schools,"  The 4th Annual Safe Schools Summit: Real Issues-Real Solutions for Keeping Kids Safe, sponsored by Worcester District Attorney Early's Office, Molly Bish Center, and Worcester Sheriff's Office; Worcester Technical High School, Worceter, MA.

Housing

No programs at this time.

Parents

No programs at this time.

Recent Parent Programs

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Presenter, Conference Session, "Successfully Implementing  the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law,"

with John Bynoe, Associate Commisioner, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;2011 Visions of Community Conference, sponsored by the Federation for Children with Special Needs; Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Moderator, Conference Session, "Strategies for Transforming Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges;"  2011 Visions of Community Conference, sponsored by the Federation for Children with Special Needs; Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA.

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