Making schools a place where everyone can succeed.

BOOK RELEASE



Student Speech and Expression in Public Schools:
A Resource Guide For K-12 Schools

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Improving Student Achievement
Through The Creation Of Relationships:
A Critical Race Theory Counterstory

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Student Discipline Resource Binder:
A Comprehensive Guide For K-12 Schools

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Upcoming Events

Initiative on Educational Equity Virtual Workshop Series

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) welcomes Dora J. Dome, Esquire, who will present a series of four no-cost, virtual workshops to assist school districts with effective strategies in the areas of appropriate discipline, reducing suspensions, Title IX guidance and compliance, and reducing bullying behaviors.

Day 1: Title IX: 2020 Updates
Date: Wednesday October 14, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Day 2: Discipline Basics in a Remote Learning Environment
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Day 3: Section 504 and Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in Distance Learning
Date: Wednesday January 13, 2021
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />
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Day 4: Trauma Informed Alternatives to Discipline
Date: Wednesday March 10, 2021
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An electronic copy of Dome’s fifth (and latest) book, Improving Student Achievement Through the Creation of Relationships, will be provided free of charge at the beginning of the series.

“What educators say about Dora Dome’s trainings…”

"Thank you for providing such invaluable information. It has greatly impacted my ideology and ignited my desire to work harder to advocate for my students and provide a safe place for students at my school site."

   Venmeta T., ELA Teacher
   Lynwood USD

"Thank you for your clarity, your thorough and relevant explanations. All content is highly relevant and actionable. I so value, appreciate and respect your experience and expertise"

     Shree R.
     Leadership Public Schools

"Thank you for your bold sharing your wisdom.  I feel more equipped to address these difficult potential scenarios.  You presented in an easy to understand manner.  Thanks for making us laugh!"

     Sam C. Principal
     Travis USD

"Wow, this information was meaningful and presented in a thoughtful and comprehensive way.  Your knowledge base is impressive."

     Saundra R. Principal
     Travis USD

"I'd love to have you do a training at my school. When we know better we do better.  Today, I feel like I'll do better because you have improved my knowledge about ed code, suspension and expulsion"

     Kameelah G. Principal
     Evergreen USD

"During the 2019-20 school year, the PYLUSD used an online course from Dora Dome to train teachers and Administrators on Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment.  Ms. Dome tailored the training to issues of concern to our district.  The online platform gave staff the flexibility to take the course on their own time schedule and at their own pace.  Some sites chose to complete the course as a staff training together while others completed it independently.  The course incorporated video and scenario/quiz formats that helped engage the participant and a completion tracking tool to ensure a 100% completion rate.  Feedback from participants was very positive, showing that it gave our staff better understanding of the legal parameters of bullying, discrimination and harassment, as well as empathy to better address it in their classrooms and schools.  With limited time for staff training across the state, this is an outstanding approach to educating staff on a high priority issue facing us today.  We know of no one more qualified to provide this training than Dora Dome."

Richard McAlindin
Executive Director, Instructional Support 
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

Legal Services

DDL offers an array of legal services to support school districts in the area of Student Issues.
Some of the areas in which DDL provides legal representation and support include:

  • Advising school districts on issues related to student discipline
  • Special education discipline
  • County appeals of disciplinary decisions
  • Pupil records
  • Public records requests
  • SARB/SART
  • Section 504
  • Legal representation at disciplinary administrative hearings of school sites, Administrative Panels, and/or Governing Boards
  • Responding to subpoenas
  • Medication monitoring
  • Inter/intra district transfers
  • Homelessness/foster youth issues
  • Revisions to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations and many others.