Expulsion Hearing Officer Training

Mandatory Training for Expulsion Hearing Officers:

As stipulated by HB 23-1291, all expulsion hearing officers are required to complete an initial five-hour training program within thirty days of starting their role. This training, which will be available online, covers critical topics such as:

• Child and adolescent brain development
• Restorative justice
• Alternatives to expulsion
• Trauma-informed practices
• Conflict and bias in discipline, suspension, and expulsion
• Requirements and implementation of applicable federal and state laws

By January 1, 2025:

The initial five-hour training program must be completed by hearing officers within 30 days after they start their work.

Accessing the Training:

To access the mandatory training, please request access. Detailed instructions on how to log in and how to complete the training will be provided in a follow-up email once you request training access.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Jen Gallegos.

Additional Training for School Administrators:

We are also pleased to share that we will have available a similar training for school administrators. While this training is not mandatory, it provides valuable information on school discipline laws and best practices for implementing discipline. We highly encourage school administrators to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their understanding and implementation of effective disciplinary measures. This training will also be available on CDE’s Moodle platform and more information will be sent out when this training is available.