Neutral, Appropriate, and Defensible:
Title IX Compliance Solutions
Navigate the shifting landscape of Title IX regulations with expert external oversight. From comprehensive coordinator training to independent Level 2 investigations, we ensure your district remains legally compliant, unbiased, and fully protected.
Navigating Federal Title IX Requirements
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a profound federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or education program that receives federal funding. With the recent updates to federal regulations, the responsibilities placed on school districts have expanded, requiring more rigorous training, clearer grievance procedures, and absolute neutrality during investigations.
At AWB Education and Media, we understand that maintaining an in-house team capable of meeting these high-stakes requirements is a challenge for many administrators. Our Title IX consulting services are designed to bridge the gap between regulatory language and practical, defensible campus application.
Procedural Fidelity
Ensuring every step of your grievance process aligns with federal mandates to prevent procedural errors that lead to OCR complaints.
Unbiased Oversight
Providing external, neutral perspectives that eliminate the appearance of conflict of interest in sensitive school community matters.
Bridging the Gap: Compliance vs. Legal Counsel
Hiring specialized education law firms for every Title IX investigation or training session can rapidly deplete a district budget. AWB Education and Media provides a cost-efficient alternative for the critical groundwork of compliance.
Our work is led by practitioners who are in schools currently doing this work day-to-day.
This isn't just a lawyer in a high-rise law firm who has never run a school. We understand the operational reality of a campus and the specific nuances of student and staff interactions. We take your district all the way through the investigation, documentation, and initial determination phases—providing expert oversight for a fraction of the cost of traditional legal counsel. We ensure that if you do need to consult your district legal team for a final review, the file is already organized, compliant, and defensible.
Professional Title IX Support Services
High-stakes cases require a level of expertise and distance that only a specialized external partner can provide.
Level II Investigations
When cases reach Level II, the demand for thoroughness and neutrality is paramount. We provide independent contract investigations that produce high-quality, evidence-based reports that withstand rigorous scrutiny and protect the integrity of the district.
Independent Decision Maker
Avoid conflicts of interest by utilizing our external Decision Maker services. We provide objective final determinations based solely on the evidence gathered, ensuring a fair and defensible outcome for all involved parties.
Specialized Staff Training
We deliver comprehensive training for Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, and Decision Makers. Our sessions cover current regulations, investigative interviewing techniques, and proper documentation to ensure district-wide fidelity.
Compliance Fidelity Audits
Stay ahead of regulatory changes with our fidelity checks. We audit your existing grievance procedures, public notices, and training records to ensure you meet all federal and state-level compliance standards.
Strategic Implementation
Designing a unified Title IX framework across multiple campuses is complex. We help you build a strategic rollout plan that ensures every administrator knows their role and every student knows their rights.
Ongoing Advisory Support
Title IX questions don't always happen during business hours. Our advisory support gives district leaders a direct line to expert consultation when navigating the immediate nuances of sex-based discrimination reports.
The Power of External Neutrality
"By utilizing an external, specialized Title IX investigator and decision-maker, school districts remove the inherent risk of perceived bias. This external distance ensures a fair, evidence-based process that protects students and significantly reduces the district vulnerability to litigation."
Building a Culture of Compliance & Safety
Title IX is more than a legal hurdle; it is a foundational component of a safe learning environment. Proper implementation requires a deep understanding of the intersection between student rights, employee responsibilities, and administrative protocols.
Our approach focuses on Appropriate and Defensible outcomes. We help you move beyond reactive measures and establish a proactive Title IX ecosystem. This includes ensuring your Title IX Coordinator is empowered with the correct tools, that your investigators are trained in trauma-informed interviewing, and that your decision-makers are insulated from campus pressures.
- Compliance with 2024 Final Rule Updates
- Trauma-Informed Investigative Processes
- Reduction of Institutional Liability
Why Schools Partner with AWB
Expertise
We specialize in the educational sector, understanding the specific challenges of K-12 and Higher Ed environments.
Independence
As external consultants, we are not swayed by local politics or internal school dynamics, ensuring a clean process.
Efficiency
High-stakes investigations require time and focus that campus administrators often cannot spare from their primary duties.
Protect Your District. Ensure Procedural Fairness.
Whether you need a one-time independent investigator for a sensitive case or comprehensive training for your Title IX team, AWB Education and Media is your trusted partner for defensible compliance.
Request a Consultation
Provide us with a few details about your district specific Title IX needs, and we will contact you to discuss how our consulting services can support your mission.
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