Title VI & First Amendment
The Title VI and First Amendment track is designed to equip student conduct professionals and K-12/college administrators with the knowledge and skill necessary to tackle some of the biggest issues faced by educators. This track includes a holistic view of the First Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, examining the constitutional and regulatory frameworks that make up these delicate and complex areas of law. Participants will explore how the evolving legal landscape and the shift in student demographics requires our administrators and student conduct professionals to be well-equipped to lead with compliance, confidence, clarity, and care.

This track is designed for K-12 and college/university professionals at all levels – whether new to the field of student conduct or a seasoned compliance pro – who seek to deepen their understanding of all the protections afforded under the First Amendment and expand their capacity to manage Title VI concerns within student conduct and adjacent contexts.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze and apply the constitutional principles of the First Amendment and the statutory and regulatory requirements of Title VI to common and emerging student conduct scenarios in K–12 and higher education settings.
  • Evaluate how evolving legal standards, enforcement trends, and changing student demographics impact institutional obligations, risk management, and decision-making related to speech, expression, and discrimination concerns.
  • Demonstrate the ability to respond to First Amendment and Title VI issues with compliance, confidence, clarity, and care by identifying appropriate processes, safeguards, and best practices within student conduct and related administrative contexts.