Bernard James - Professor of
Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University
Featured Speaker on Wednesday, July 1st and Featured for Workshops:

Bernard James is Professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University. Professor James is a nationally
recognized expert on civil rights and education reform. He serves as a senior consultant to the U.S. Department
of Justice where he recently co-authored Sharing Information: A Guide to FERPA and Participation in Juvenile
Justice Programs. Bernie James will bring current information for administrators and SROs regarding FERPA,
IDEA and other important topics.
Elizabeth Koller - Executive Director, Perspectives On Growth And Development, Inc.; Contributing Editor, Journal of School Safety
Featured for Workshops:

Elizabeth Koller is dedicated to providing an educational understanding of the child and adolescent brain. She presents her
scholarly research in a lively and understandable way explaining the brain's maturation process from childhood to age 25, when
the brain is fully mature. The "under construction" brain explains limitations in a child's ability in decision-making
abilities, judgment, understanding outcomes of actions and impulse control. Fascinating studies and relevant examples will be shared.