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Title IX Training: Requirements and Best Practices
January is often a natural pause point for Title IX coordinators and campus leaders in higher education—a moment to reflect on the prior year and consider what’s ahead. Training is one of the most visible and scrutinized components of a Title IX program. It is also...
Title IX vs. Criminal Investigations: What to Know
Recent high-profile campus sexual misconduct cases have brought greater attention to the relationship between institutional Title IX processes and criminal investigations. While the same incident may give rise to both, the two processes serve different purposes,...
Department of Education Formally Restores 2020 Title IX Regulations
On September 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education formally repealed the 2024 Title IX regulations and restored the 2020 regulatory framework. The final rule, published in the Federal Register, updates the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the Title IX rules...
3 Common Challenges in the Early Stages of a Title IX Investigation
The beginning of the academic year often brings new complaints and investigations. This is an important time for Title IX Coordinators to ensure investigators are adequately trained on the investigative steps required under Title IX, best practices, and their...
How Title IX Coordinators Can Build Stronger Partnerships with Confidential Resources
Clear roles, informed referrals, and ongoing communication can help Confidential Resources foster trust and access without blurring the boundaries that make their role distinct. Title IX Coordinators spend much of their time in the details: reviewing policy,...
Title IX Back-to-School Checklist for Campus Readiness
A practical guide to reviewing policies, preparing training, aligning campus partners, and identifying gaps before students return. The start of the fall semester can be a demanding time for Title IX professionals. They can be asked to navigate between policy review,...
What the Department of Education’s New K-12 Title IX Initiative Means for Schools
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new national initiative focused on protecting K-12 students from sexual misconduct by adults in schools. Alongside the announcement, the Department issued a Dear Colleague Letter reminding elementary and...