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A few focused days can change how you approach your work all year.
When you’re constantly responding to immediate demands, there’s little time to step back and consider how the work itself could be done better. ATIXA’s 2027 Summer Symposium in Chicago, May 23-27, 2027, offers dedicated time for intensive training, direct access to experts, and meaningful discussion with professionals facing many of the same challenges. You’ll leave with sharper skills, practical strategies, and professional connections that extend well beyond the Symposium. The work keeps evolving, and your knowledge, judgment, and practice should evolve with it.
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This event features 19 ATIXA certification courses and ATIXA’s Capstone. Whether you prefer to attend a single session or multiple, each course stands alone while complementing the others to provide a well-rounded learning opportunity. Registrations of two to four courses are eligible for a 15% discount, and five or more registrations qualify for a 25% discount. Upon checkout, select the Pay Later option and reach out to events@atixa.org for discounts to be applied.
2027 Summer Symposium
ADA/Section 504 Foundations for Higher Education
Build a foundational understanding of disability law in higher education. Participants learn key concepts, compliance requirements, and practical approaches to providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring access.
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Title IX Compliance and Athletics for Higher Education
Navigate the complexities of Title IX in athletics. This course covers equity in participation, scholarships, and treatment, equipping institutions to assess compliance and promote fairness in their athletic programs.
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Addressing Technology-Facilitated Sexual Misconduct
Explore emerging forms of misconduct involving digital platforms. Participants learn how to investigate, respond to, and prevent behaviors such as cyberharassment and nonconsensual image sharing.
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Leveraging Technology in Civil Rights Investigations Workshop
Enhance investigations through effective use of technology. This workshop covers digital evidence, case management tools, and strategies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
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Title IX Investigation Foundations Level One: Procedures and Critical Skills for Higher Education
Build a strong investigative foundation with a focus on fair, compliant Title IX processes. This course covers intake, jurisdiction, evidence gathering, and trauma-informed practices, equipping participants with the critical skills needed to conduct fair, prompt, and thorough investigations in higher education environments.
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Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level One: Sexual Harassment for Higher Education
Establish core competencies for Title IX Coordinators. This course focuses on definitions of sexual harassment, response obligations, and foundational coordination responsibilities within higher education institutions.
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Civil Rights in Education: Evaluating Consent, Credibility, Retaliation, and Disparate Treatment
This course is for K-12 and higher education practitioners responsible for civil rights compliance, investigations, and decision-making. Participants will improve their analytical and questioning skills to determine consent, assess credibility, and address allegations of retaliation and discrimination.
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Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level Two: Sex Discrimination for Higher Education
Expand your coordination role to explore policy implementation, systemic response, and proactive strategies that address equity, inclusion, and broader sex discrimination issues across the institution.
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Title IX Investigation Foundations Level Two: Investigation Skills and Report Writing for Higher Education
Refine your investigative practice with advanced techniques for interviewing, assessing credibility, and writing reports. This course will enhance your analytical skills and teach you to produce clear, defensible investigation reports that support institutional decisions and withstand scrutiny.
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Prevention, Program Assessment, and Partnerships
Design impactful prevention strategies grounded in data and collaboration. This course equips participants to assess program effectiveness, build partnerships, and implement initiatives that reduce risk and strengthen institutional culture.
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Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level One: Compliance Essentials for K-12 Education
Gain essential knowledge to lead Title IX compliance in K-12 settings. This course covers core responsibilities, legal frameworks, and practical steps for building effective, compliant programs.
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Addressing Technology-Facilitated Sexual Misconduct
Explore emerging forms of misconduct involving digital platforms. Participants learn how to investigate, respond to, and prevent behaviors such as cyberharassment and nonconsensual image sharing.
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Learn more about this certification course.
Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level Two: Notice, Initial Assessment, and Resolution Process for K-12 Education
Refine your coordination skills with a focus on intake, assessment, and resolution. Participants learn how to manage reports, determine jurisdiction, and guide complaints through appropriate processes.
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Leveraging Technology in Civil Rights Investigations Workshop
Enhance investigations through effective use of technology. This workshop covers digital evidence, case management tools, and strategies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
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Learn more about this workshop.
Civil Rights in Education: Evaluating Consent, Credibility, Retaliation, and Disparate Treatment
This course is for K-12 and higher education practitioners responsible for civil rights compliance, investigations, and decision-making. Participants will improve their analytical and questioning skills to determine consent, assess credibility, and address allegations of retaliation and discrimination.
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Learn more about this certification course.
Title IX Investigation Foundations Level One for K-12 Education
Gain essential investigative skills for K-12 settings. This course covers age-appropriate legal considerations and procedures for managing complaints involving minors, ensuring thorough and equitable investigations.
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Title IX Investigation Foundations Level Two: Report Writing for K-12 Education
Strengthen your analytical skills for K-12 investigations. This course teaches participants how to document findings, structure reports, assess credibility, and clearly articulate conclusions that align with policy, law, and best practices in education.
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Prevention, Program Assessment, and Partnerships
Design impactful prevention strategies grounded in data and collaboration. This course equips participants to assess program effectiveness, build partnerships, and implement initiatives that reduce risk and strengthen institutional culture.
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Informal Resolution Foundations for K-12 Education
Learn how to implement age-appropriate informal resolution processes in K-12 settings. Participants explore restorative approaches, communication strategies, and compliance considerations to resolve concerns effectively while prioritizing student well-being.
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Free Speech and Responding to Protests and Activism in Educational Settings
Balance free speech rights with institutional responsibilities. This course explores legal frameworks, response strategies, and best practices for managing protests and activism on campus or in schools.
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Title VI Compliance Foundations Level One for Education Settings
Learn the basics of Title VI compliance, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin. This course covers policy development, reporting obligations, and strategies for ensuring equitable treatment in educational programs.
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Civil Rights in Education: Consent, Credibility, Retaliation, and Discrimination
This course is for K-12 and higher education practitioners responsible for civil rights compliance, investigations, and decision-making. Participants will improve their analytical and questioning skills to determine consent, assess credibility, and address allegations of retaliation and discrimination.
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Title VI Compliance Foundations Level Two: Best Practices for Title VI Coordinators in Educational Settings
Advance your Title VI expertise with a focus on leadership and program development. Participants learn best practices for coordination, training, and continuous improvement.
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Title VI and Civil Rights Investigation Foundations Level One for Educational Settings
Build foundational skills for investigating discrimination based on race, color, and national origin. Participants learn procedures, evidence collection, and Title VI compliance requirements.
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ATIXA Capstone Experience: Managing Risk: Policy, Process, and Partnership
When registering, you will have the choice of the AM Session (8:30am-12:30pm CT) or the PM Session (1:30pm-5:30pm CT).
Effective risk management doesn’t happen in a silo. This ATIXA Capstone Experience provides institutions with a practical environment to work alongside their own HR professionals and internal or external legal counsel to examine risk-management challenges across higher education and K-12 settings.
Participants will explore policy and procedure review, responding to OCR complaints, determining when to engage external resources, and identifying strong starting points for emerging compliance concerns. Institutions are encouraged to bring the partners they regularly rely on so they can work through these issues together, clarify roles and responsibilities, and assess whether current practices are aligned and effectively managing institutional risk.
ATIXA Capstone Experience: Managing Risk: Policy, Process, and Partnership
Effective risk management doesn’t happen in a silo. This ATIXA Capstone Experience provides institutions with a practical environment to work alongside their own HR professionals and internal or external legal counsel to examine risk-management challenges across higher education and K-12 settings.
Participants will explore policy and procedure review, responding to OCR complaints, determining when to engage external resources, and identifying strong starting points for emerging compliance concerns. Institutions are encouraged to bring the partners they regularly rely on so they can work through these issues together, clarify roles and responsibilities, and assess whether current practices are aligned and effectively managing institutional risk.
Plan Your Visit to Chicago
Location & Hotel
Courses will be held on-site at the Hilton Chicago located at 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago Il, 60605. Contact the hotel directly at 312-922-4400 to inquire about pricing and availability of rooms as part of our room block (group code: ANJ). Click here to reserve your room now.
ATIXA cannot make special arrangements or assist in capturing discounted room rates post room block closing date of April 30, 2027, or by sell out.
Block Rate: $309 before taxes and fees
Parking Rates: Daily ($60), Overnights ($72), and Valet Overnight ($88)
Meals
ATIXA will provide continental breakfast each morning, coffee and tea throughout the day, and an afternoon snack each day. Lunch and dinner each day will be on your own.
Attendee Reception: The attendee reception will be held on May 24, 2027, from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Travel companions are welcome to attend as well.
Connect at the Symposium
Consultation Corner
Don’t miss your chance to meet 1-1 with our experts at Consultation Corner! When our conference app, Whova, goes live before the Summer Symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to schedule an exclusive 1-1 meeting with ATIXA and NABITA experts.
Affinity and Community Groups
We are excited to connect attendees through Affinity and Community Groups during NABITA’s 2027 Summer Symposium! These groups provide opportunities for attendees to foster connections, engage in networking, and share valuable insights. Applications are now open. Please click here to select the groups you are most interested in attending and apply to be a group facilitator.
Sponsorships & Exhibitors
Sponsors can engage with attendees and form partnerships that extend beyond the conference. For more information on sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, please click here to view our brochure. For questions, please reach out to lindsay.marks@atixa.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Member Pricing | Early Bird (Apr. 9) | Regular (May 7) | Last Chance (May 23) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Day K-12 | $399 | $420 | $487 |
| One-Day Higher Ed | $751 | $796 | $919 |
| Two-Day Higher Ed | $1,415 | $1,496 | $1,735 |
| Workshop | $399 | $420 | $487 |
| Non-Member Pricing | Early Bird (Apr. 9) | Regular (May 7) | Last Chance (May 23) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Day K-12 | $499 | $525 | $609 |
| One-Day Higher Ed | $939 | $995 | $1,149 |
| Two-Day Higher Ed | $1,769 | $1,870 | $2,169 |
| Workshop | $499 | $525 | $609 |
| ATIXA Capstone | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Member Pricing | $1,295 |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1,495 |
Yes, discounts are available.
Registering for multiple courses or multiple participants is a great way to save. Registrations of two to four courses are eligible for a 15% discount, and five or more registrations qualify for a 25% discount.
Please create your order, click the “Pay Later” option upon checkout, and email events@atixa.org to request discounts be applied.
ATIXA is pleased to support Title IX practitioners by offering the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend the Summer Symposium
Scholarships are awarded through an application process for certification courses. Selected recipients must be able to provide their own transportation, lodging, and meals. There will be no virtual attendance options.
Applications for Summer Symposium scholarships close on April 2, 2027. Award decisions will be communicated to selected applicants on April 9, 2027.
ATIXA understands that circumstances change, and events may arise that prohibit your ability to attend training after you have registered. View our In-Person Cancellation Policy here.
Conference attendees will receive 12 continuing certification credits (CCCs) that will renew any current 2-year ATIXA certification.
Those attending a certification course will receive a 2-year certification or 12 CCCs to renew a current certification.
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Upon purchase completion, you will receive a registration confirmation email. You can access the ATIXA Event Lobby at that time by logging in with your email address (no password is required).
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Please contact ATIXA at events@atixa.org for assistance or use the chat feature in the lower right-hand corner of this site.
The Summer Symposium will not offer virtual attendance; however, virtual training and certification courses are available year-round. For a list of all upcoming training sessions, please click here.
ATIXA has a letter template available for potential attendees looking to share justification with their supervisors.