K–12 Parents and School Safety: Understanding Title IX Through Real World Guidance

February 12, 2026

K–12 Parents and School Safety: Understanding Title IX Through Real World Guidance is a practical, conversation based training designed to help parents understand how Title IX protects students from sex based harassment and discrimination in schools. This session uses clear examples, real life scenarios, and easy to follow explanations to show how Title IX works in everyday school environments and what parents can expect when concerns arise.

Rather than focusing on legal theory alone, this training emphasizes what happens when children interact, when misbehavior is reported, and when families need support. Parents will learn how schools evaluate reports, how safety plans are created, and how Title IX uses the totality of the circumstances to determine whether conduct may be harmful. The goal is to give families confidence, clarity, and a strong understanding of how schools keep students safe.

The cost of this one hour training is 75 dollars per participant and includes the live virtual session, guided materials, and access to downloadable resources after the event. Discounted rates are available for groups of ten or more.

Learning Objectives

Parents will be able to:

• Understand what Title IX covers in K–12 schools

• Recognize the difference between conflict, bullying, and sexual harassment

• Learn how to report concerns and what happens after a report is made

• Understand supportive measures such as safety plans and classroom adjustments

• Communicate with schools in a way that supports clarity, neutrality, and student well being

Learning Structure

Part I: What Title IX Means for K–12 Students

Participants receive a clear overview of how Title IX protects students. This segment explains what qualifies as sexual harassment, how schools determine jurisdiction, and why documentation matters.

Topics include:

• What is considered sexual harassment or discrimination

• How schools assess safety concerns

• The roles of teachers, counselors, and Title IX coordinators

• Understanding the difference between developmentally typical behavior and harm

• Exercise: Review of age appropriate examples to understand how schools categorize concerns

Part II: Real Scenarios From Real Schools

Parents walk through six anonymized situations based on common issues in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Each scenario asks parents to consider how the school should respond and what Title IX requires.

Scenario examples include:

• Unwanted jokes or comments between students

• A child repeatedly bothering another student in class

• Sharing or posting photos without permission

• Rumors about relationships or private matters

• Conflicts that may involve gender based comments

• Behavior that makes a student feel unsafe or targeted

After discussion, facilitators explain how each example fits within Title IX responsibilities and what action the school must take.

Exercise: Live decision making activity with instructor feedback

Part III: How Schools Respond and How Parents Can Engage

This section explains what happens after a concern is reported. Parents learn how schools evaluate impact, determine next steps, and create supportive measures. The focus is on clarity, communication, and building partnership between families and the school.

Topics include:

• What the totality of the circumstances means in K–12

• What schools can and cannot share with parents

• How supportive measures are created and monitored

• How to document concerns and keep communication constructive

• Exercise: Guided walkthrough of a mock case from first report to school response

Key Takeaways

• Clear understanding of how Title IX protects students

• Better insight into how schools evaluate concerns

• Improved communication and documentation skills for parents

• Greater trust and collaboration between families and schools

Cost

$45 per participant

Institutional rate: six hundred seventy five dollars for up to ten participants

Post Training Access

All parents receive a downloadable resource guide, school communication scripts, and thirty days of access to digital materials for follow up learning. After registering, participants receive an email with session details and a calendar link for easy access.

Note: After you register, we'll send an email invitation with the session details. This allows us to add the meeting link directly to your calendar for easy access.