8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome

In addition to speaker introductions, participants are asked to share their biggest challenges related to the Title IX grievance process, areas in which they feel most confident while conducting investigations, and their overall goals for the program.

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Understanding Title IX Policies and Procedures

In this introductory session, TIXS instructors outline the stages of the Title IX grievance process and define relevant terms. 

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Establishing the Role of the Title IX Investigator

TIXS instructors establish investigators’ obligations under Title IX while incorporating lessons learned from and best practices in the field. Instructors share strategies for navigating potential or perceived biases and conflicts of interest.

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Break

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Planning a Prompt, Thorough and Impartial Investigation

TIXS instructors describe steps for planning a compliant investigation, including best practices for forming an investigative team, reviewing key documents, and establishing a timeline for the investigation. Participants are then presented with case studies and begin to plan their own investigation. 

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Setting the Stage for Safe, Ethical and Effective Interviews

With an investigation plan in place, TIXS instructors walk participants through interview preparation by discussing topics such as creating safe interview environments, adhering to scripting guidelines, and the foundations to crafting effective interview questions.

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch Break

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Reframing Interview Questions Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Leveraging skills learned on Day One, TIXS instructors dive further into the art of crafting interview questions. TIXS team members lead small group discussions and create practice questions to sharpen investigators’ interviewing skills.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Optimizing Interviews and Building Rapport

In this session, TIXS instructors provide techniques for building trust with parties and witnesses to optimize information shared during interviews. Instructors then walk participants through steps of a Title IX investigation interview while using scenarios and role play to share strategies and best practices. 

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Break

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Formatting and Drafting the Investigation Report

TIXS instructors outline required elements of a compliant Title IX investigative report and explains its purpose in the overall Title IX grievance process. After outlining ways to format investigative reports, instructors discuss common mistakes, lessons learned, and best practices. Participants will have the opportunity to review, critique, and draft elements of sample investigative reports. 

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Creating an Organized, Accessible, and Secure Investigation File

Alongside an investigative report that summarizes the relevant facts, Title IX Investigators must also compile the investigation file. In this session, TIXS instructors highlight transparency, accessibility, and security of information while sharing best practices for organizing, referencing, and sharing evidence with parties.

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Training Debrief and Q&A

Participants are asked to share key takeaways from the program, plans for implementing investigative skills, and methods for collaborating with fellow participants.