Uphold Regulatory Responsibilities to Promote a Safe and Supportive Environment for Pregnant and Parenting Students and Employees
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Title IX regulatory requirements and ATIXA’s recommended best practices for accommodating pregnant students, employees, and individuals with pregnancy-related conditions.
Participants will define pregnancy and related conditions, including non-medical childcare needs, lactation, fertility treatments/IVF, adoption, abortion, and miscarriage.
The workshop will cover reasonable accommodations versus appropriate adjustments, how to support pregnant student-athletes and non-birthing parents, and case studies designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and confidence.
Topics Covered
- Defining Pregnancy and Related Conditions Refresher
- Regulatory Requirements and OCR Guidance
- Policies and Procedures
- Accommodations vs. Adjustments
- Pregnancy and Athletics
- Retroactive Requests
- Confidentiality
- Collaboration with Disability/Access Services
- Related Needs
Key Takeaway
Implement institutional policies to manage academic incompletes, pass/fails, leaves of absence, financial aid, internships, externships, excused absences, cohort/lockstep programs, co-ops, practicums, and out-of-class expectations for individuals who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions.
After completing this workshop, participants will…
- Define pregnancy and related conditions under Title IX
- Determine whether their institution/district meets legal requirements and best practices for supporting those who are pregnant or who have pregnancy-related conditions
- Distinguish between a reasonable accommodation and an appropriate adjustment
- Explain the rights of a pregnant student-athlete
- Identify institution/district policies and procedures with which they should be familiar in order to provide appropriate support, including lactation spaces
Who Should Attend?
- Title IX Coordinators
- Deputy Title IX Coordinators
- Human Resources Professionals
- Legal Counsel
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, AA, EEO, Clery)
- Student Affairs Administrators
- ADA/Section 504 Coordinators
- Disability Services Professionals
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professionals
- Ombudspersons
- Superintendents, Principals, & Assistant Principals
- Special Education/Exceptional Education Program Administrators
This workshop is tailored to be applicable for Higher Education Institutions, K-12 Schools and Districts, as well as Dual Enrollment programs.
Please note, Workshops do not offer certifications but they do receive digital badges. Attendees will earn 4 re-certifying credits toward any currently held Certifications. Please click here to view our Continuing Certification Credits (CCC) FAQs.