Attorneys discuss ‘Smart Policies
& Safer Data’ for schools August 19
McDonald Hopkins will present the webinar “The Back to School Supply List: Strong Passwords, Smart Policies & Safer Data” on Wednesday, August 19, from noon to 1 p.m.
As the new school year approaches, protecting student and school data is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a shared responsibility across administrators, faculty, and staff.
From understanding what information can (and can’t) be shared, to strengthening passwords and knowing where sensitive documents should live, schools are navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape. One misstep can put student privacy—and an institution—at risk.
McDonald Hopkins’ Meghan Collins and Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig will cut through the noise and provide guidance on safeguarding a school community. They will break down key concepts like directory vs. non-directory information, FERPA considerations, and everyday best practices to help keep students, parents, and staff informed and protected all year long.
Topics include:
• Lock it down: data security isn’t optional
• Policies > panic: know the rules before something breaks
• Directory vs. non-directory: what you can share (and what you can’t)
• Awareness is your first firewall
For additional information on the webinar, visit www.mcdonaldhopkins.com and click on “events.”
‘Petition Writing in Child
Protective Proceedings’ explored online
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Child Abuse Prosecution Resources (CAPR) unit will present a webinar on “Petition Writing in Child Protective Proceedings” Thursday, August 20, beginning at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
PAAM’s CAPR unit will present Saginaw County APA Christina Walsh as she reviews petition writing for non-lawyers. The first half of the webinar will cover initial jurisdiction petitions. There will be a focus on the practical applications of the petition, and how to present factual evidence, and participants will explore practical examples. The second half will cover drafting termination of parental rights petitions, including practical tips for preparing a file for termination, what does DHHS actually have to prove, and how to draft a best interest argument.
Participants will be provided with samples and asked to view petitions from various roles, such as the judge or the parent’s attorney. Participants will also be provided tips for writing with a judge or lawyer as their reader.
To register for the webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
PAAM’s CAPR unit will present Saginaw County APA Christina Walsh as she reviews petition writing for non-lawyers. The first half of the webinar will cover initial jurisdiction petitions. There will be a focus on the practical applications of the petition, and how to present factual evidence, and participants will explore practical examples. The second half will cover drafting termination of parental rights petitions, including practical tips for preparing a file for termination, what does DHHS actually have to prove, and how to draft a best interest argument.
Participants will be provided with samples and asked to view petitions from various roles, such as the judge or the parent’s attorney. Participants will also be provided tips for writing with a judge or lawyer as their reader.
To register for the webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
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