About the Institute
The Section 504 Summer Institute VIRTUAL is designed to support K-12 administrators, campus leaders, counselors, and educators with timely legal and academic guidance related to Section 504.
This virtual learning experience brings together expert insight, recent case law, compliance considerations, and practical examples to help participants better understand the everyday implications of Section 504 in school settings.
Who Should Attend
This institute is designed for professionals responsible for supporting Section 504 implementation, compliance, and student support across K-12 settings.
What Participants Will Experience
Legal Overview
Gain a focused overview of Section 504 requirements and responsibilities from an academic perspective.
Recent Case Law
Review recent legal developments and consider how case law may impact campus and district practices.
Compliance in Practice
Explore everyday implications through real-world experiences that connect compliance expectations to school-based decision-making.
Learning Highlights
- Section 504 legal overview with emphasis on school requirements
- Academic perspective connected to student support and implementation
- Recent case law and its implications for K-12 settings
- Compliance considerations for administrators, counselors, and educators
- Real-world experiences focused on everyday decision-making
Featured Presenters
Learn from experienced school law professionals with extensive backgrounds in Section 504 compliance, disabilities law, litigation, and school governance.
John Janssen
John Janssen has practiced school law for more than 28 years with a focus on litigation, employment law, and disabilities law. As former General Counsel for Corpus Christi ISD, he managed hundreds of legal matters involving Section 504 plans, OCR complaints, procedural safeguards, and compliance processes. He is a frequent presenter across Texas on Section 504, IDEA, and school law topics.
Victoria Olivarez
Victoria Olivarez focuses on general school law matters including IDEA and 504 compliance, employment disputes, board governance, and dispute resolution. She regularly provides training to administrators and trustees on topics such as Title IX, bullying and harassment, legislative updates, and Texas Open Meetings and Public Information laws.