ATIXA 2027 Keystone Title IX & Education Law Pre-Summit – Title VI Compliance Foundations Level One Training

Ashling Ehrhardt, Chair of the Title IX Group, will be speaking at the 2027 Keystone Title IX & Education Law Pre-Summit – Title VI Compliance Foundations Level One Training on January 7, 2027.

This one-day course, Title VI Compliance Foundations Level One for Educational Settings, provides an in-depth examination of Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The course focuses on the application
of Title VI in educational settings, exploring its implications for school districts, colleges, and universities. Expert faculty will explore compliance requirements, policy development, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure educational equity in alignment with these laws. Key topics include the scope of Title VI, the role of the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), policy development, procedures for handling complaints, and recent OCR resolution agreements.

Location:

15200 Kutztown Road,
Kutztown, PA 19530
McFarland Student Union
Building, Room 250
Parking will be in lots A1 or A2.

Key Takeaways

• Explain the legal framework and scope of Title VI in educational settings
• Recognize elements that may create discriminatory policies or practices related to protected characteristics and assess their potential impact on students and employees
• Identify strategies that ensure Title VI compliance, including policy development, training, institutional monitoring, and recordkeeping
• Describe the procedures for filing, investigating, and resolving Title VI complaints
• Explain the role of the Title VI Coordinator at each phase of the Resolution Process from intake through appeal
• Apply ATIXA’s recommended Resolution Process to Title VI complaints
• Identify strategies to prevent Title VI violations through prevention education, training, policy revision, and community outreach, reducing the need for formal complaints
• Explore how to collaborate with students, administrators, faculty, staff, and external entities to address and resolve Title VI-related issues while enhancing institutional accountability