The TMI Education-LEGAL ONE Professional Learning Partnership
Since its inception in 1999, TMI Education has been a proud and privileged partner of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) and the Foundation for Educational Administration, Inc. (FEA), the professional learning division of the NJPSA. Throughout this over 20-year partnership, TMI has collaborated with NJPSA/FEA on countless workshops, in-district programs, and local, regional and state-level initiatives.
Among these many outstanding NJPSA/FEA programs is LEGAL ONE. Under the direction of David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE continues to be the leading provider of education law workshops, online courses, webinars and in-district programs for school leaders and teachers on critical legal issues. "It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce LEGAL ONE as the exclusive partner and provider of sustained education law professional learning and training for our members and constituents," explains Dr. Brian P. Chinni, TMI Education CEO/Founder.
TMI-LEGAL ONE Partnership offerings are a great way to satisfy New Jersey professional development requirements for teachers, school leaders and other school employees!
TMI Education-LEGAL ONE Partnership Programs, Services and Benefits (2023-2024)
In partnership, we are very proud to offer the following program, services and benefits to all of our respective organizational member and non-member colleagues.
TMI Consortium Members:
For over a decade, TMI Education has provided its Professional Learning Consortium (PLC) Members unrivaled cost-effective access to countless timely, innovative and practical professional learning workshops, large-scale initiatives, events and customized programs. This extensive collection of professional learning experiences have included annual regional- and state-level seminars, panel discussions, movie screenings, global forums, conferences, exhibitions and expos, and more. We are extremely proud to have had the privileged opportunity to join forces in collaboration with so many of the most outstanding and influential educational organizations and individuals across the globe, including our privileged partnership with NJPSA/FEA and LEGAL ONE.
Our 2023-2024 Consortium Members will benefit from our TMI-LEGAL ONE Partnership by receiving the following benefits:
TMI Non-Consortium Members Benefit Too!
All of our colleagues and constituents will benefit from our TMI-LEGAL ONE Partnership by receiving the following benefits:
Certificate-Based Courses (2023-2024)
Achieve mastery of the most current education law, elevate confidence in your role, and enhance your professional status through our LEGAL ONE Certificate courses! Each of our comprehensive and coherent Certificate-based offerings provide a convenient and self-paced asynchronous online learning experience that accommodates the daily demands of the practicing educator. Additionally, our Certificate-based courses are structured according to three distinct formats to best meet your individual needs:
| Course Level | Certificate Type/Title | Features and Benefits | Cost |
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| Level One |
Specialist Certificate |
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| Level Two |
Professional Advanced Certificate of Mastery |
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| Level Three | Professional Advanced Scholar |
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For information regarding potential graduate credit eligibility and options, please contact Dr. Brian P. Chinni at bchinni@ tmieducation.com. |
Anti-bullying Specialist Certificate Program (self-paced online)
As an Anti-Bullying Specialist or Anti-Bullying Coordinator, you need comprehensive professional learning in order to be ready for this challenging role.
There is no better team of anti-bullying experts for this type of training than LEGAL ONE's instructors! We have trained thousands of Anti-Bullying Specialists, administrators and others on every aspect of New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. But we know it can be difficult at times to attend out-of-district professional learning. That’s why we are pleased to offer this self-paced online version of the Anti-Bullying Specialist Certificate Program! Complete all of this training when it's most convenient for you, right from your home or school computer.
What's more, we are now also including opportunities for live interaction with LEGAL ONE attorneys, by providing a variety of date options for you to participate in a half-day ABS Live Interactive Session where you can have your questions answered by LEGAL ONE's expert attorneys and practice addressing real-world scenarios.
Program Components
The ABS Online Certificate Program offers 16 hours of continuing education. The program consists of an introduction course, three parts (listed below), and a final assessment exam. All components and assessments must be successfully completed in order to earn a program certificate.
Additionally, there are bonus courses and webinars that are not required to earn your certificate. However, our LEGAL ONE team encourages you to explore these school law learning experiences.
LEGAL ONE ABS Certificate Program Live Interaction Sessions: FREE (and optional) Live Interaction Session provided to all ABS registrants.
Anti-Bullying Professional Advanced Certificate of Mastery
Whether you are the Anti-Bullying Specialist or Anti-Bullying Coordinator, or serve as a school leader, you are charged with making decisions that address issues of harassment, intimidation and bullying, have a wide ranging impact on the health and safety of students and staff, and a lasting impact on overall school climate. For more than a decade LEGAL ONE has been the leading provider of school law training regarding New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. Now we are excited to take this training to the next level with the introduction of our Anti-Bullying Professional Advanced Certificate of Mastery. This program provides intensive small group instruction, individualized coaching and certifies that participants are able to demonstrate the real world, authentic knowledge and skills necessary to address this critical need.
The Anti-Bullying Professional Advanced Certificate of Mastery Program offers two distinct pathways to achievement of the Advanced Certificate of Mastery, specifically to support 1) individuals who have already completed either the in-person or self-paced ABS Specialist Certificate program (after January 1, 2018) and 2) those who have not.
Program Components
The Anti-Bullying Professional Advanced Certificate of Mastery offers an additional 25 hours of continuing education. The program consists of 12 hours of advanced coursework, small group instruction, personalized coaching and multiple assessment formats to guide progress and demonstrate mastery. All components and assessments must be successfully completed in order to earn the Advanced Certificate of Mastery.
For additional information, please:
Anti-Bullying Professional Advanced Scholar
Additionally, those individuals who successfully complete the Anti-Bullying Professional Advanced Certificate of Mastery program are also eligible to apply this credential for graduate credit and course replacement through Ramapo College of New Jersey's MA in Educational Leadership and Post-Masters Programs - at a significantly reduced cost. This is an outstanding and cost-effective opportunity for those seeking additional professional certifications (including the Principal CE, Director of School Counseling Services and School Administrator CE), career advancement and potential salary advancement.
For more information, contact Dr. Brian P. Chinni, Ramapo College of NJ MAEL Program Director at [email protected].
TMI-LEGAL ONE Annual Collaborative Workshop Series (2023-2024)
Enhance your command of current education law and increase confidence in your administrative role through participation in our in-demand collaborative workshops! The TMI-LEGAL ONE Partnership provides a minimum of four live/synchronous virtually-delivered collaborative workshops each year. All programs typically run from 9am-1pm.
The following will provide the collection of offerings that are planned for 2023-2024. For more information and to register today, simply click on the desired title link:
- November 2, 2023; 9am-1pm (EST) - HIB Law Update: 2023-2024 (Virtual)
- December 7, 2023; 9am-1pm (Tentative) - Special Event: Education in the Midst of the Modern AI Awakening: Leading with Strategic Vision and Planning for Impact (In-Person - FEA Conference Center, Monroe Twp., NJ. 08831)
- February 1, 2024; 9am-1pm (EST) - Hot Issues in Special Education Law: 2023-2024 (Virtual)
- March 7, 2024; 9am-1pm (EST) - Hot Issues in School Law: 2023-2024 (Virtual)
Please note that you do not have to be a member of the TMI Consortium or NJPSA to attend our workshops! Everyone is welcome to participate and take advantage of our outstanding professional learning opportunities!
TMI-LEGAL ONE Spotlight on Education Law Series
Convenient on-demand learning for the time-deprived school leader.
TMI and LEGAL ONE are proud to offer the Spotlight on Education Law series - individual mini-course and subscription packages. Designed specifically for the time-deprived school leader, the Spotlight on Education Law series provides access to individual one-hour information-packed mini-courses on the most current educational law topics, issues and related developments. Available individually ($40), or subscribe to any one of the following Spotlight on Education Law subscription packages below. To learn more and to subscribe today, click on the desired subscription title link below.
Spotlight on Education Law: 2023-2024
- To be available on or before August 15, 2023
Spotlight on Education Law Series: 2022-2023
- Understanding Major Changes in NJ’s HIB Law and Related Statutes
- Understanding Boundaries: Staff-to-Staff Communication
- Understanding Boundaries: Staff and Parent Communications
- Developing Staff Code of Conduct
- Critical Legal Issues in Elementary Education
- Gifted and Talented Legal Updates
- Understanding Boundaries: Staff and Students
- Human Resource Requirements, Best Practices & the Law
- Special Education - Child-find and Unilateral placements
- You Can’t Make This #$%^& Up! School Law: All New Horror Stories and Lessons to Be Learned
- Legal Issues in Student Health
Spotlight on Education Law Series: The Complete Collection
- Understanding Major Changes in NJ’s HIB Law and Related Statutes
- Understanding Boundaries: Staff to Staff Communication
- Understanding Boundaries: Staff and Parent Communications
- Developing Staff Code of Conduct
- Critical Legal Issues in Elementary Education
- Gifted and Talented Legal Updates
- Understanding Boundaries: Staff and Students
- Human Resource Requirements, Best Practices & the Law
- Special Education - Child-find and Unilateral placements
- You Can’t Make This #$%^& Up! School Law: All New Horror Stories and Lessons to Be Learned
- Legal Issues in Student Health
- All five (5) of the 2023-2024 Spotlight on Education Law Series*
* Please note that individual mini-courses will be accessible within 10-14 days of the live program.
Become your school organization's go-to education law expert today with TMI-LEGAL ONE!
LEGAL ONE Customized In-District Programs
LEGAL ONE’s in-person training is a great way to stay up to date on the latest school law developments and to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable LEGAL ONE attorney. Now you have 20% off the regular price for these great workshops, thanks to TMI Education's partnership with LEGAL ONE.
The LEGAL ONE Podcast - An Outstanding School Law Professional Learning Resource!
How can you understand your legal rights and responsibilities? Especially with limited time, laws that are constantly evolving, and the fact that you are always on the move? Whether you are a parent, teacher, school leader, college student or just have an interest in school law, the LEGAL ONE Podcast provides a great option for you.
As the leading provider of school law training, the LEGAL ONE team of school law experts is pleased to offer the LEGAL ONE Podcast, a weekly podcast that helps you understand complex legal issues through 20 to 30 minute episodes. Each episode will be hosted by a LEGAL ONE attorney, include information on recent developments in school law and provide tips for promoting collaboration between parents and schools.
For those with an interest in specific topics, the Podcast will include series of episodes that focus on specific aspects of school law, such as landmark Supreme Court decisions, landmark legislation, special education, First Amendment rights, addressing bullying and other student behavior, and discrimination law. The format will include legal analysis and commentary, interviews with key stakeholders and tips for how to learn more about particular topics.
To subscribe today, go to: LEGAL ONE Podcast