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Orlando 2020

At this point we expect ELA's 66th Annual Conference to take place as planned Nov. 4-7, 2020 at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, Florida!

Deadlines for proposals for breakout sessions have been extended to June 30; and for roundtable and poster sessions to July 31.

More information, including on registration, on featured speakers, and stand-alone preconferences, will be posted as soon as possible.
Publications: New & Recent Titles

NOTE: ELA offices are currently closed due to the public health emergency. Until further notice, only a limited supply of titles are available for fulfillment. Please email an inquiry to to see if the book is available before placing your order.

• The Yearbook of Education Law 2019 - EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLY

• Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Law, 4th Ed. - EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLY

• School Law's Evolution - Reflections of a Texas School Lawyer, by Kelly Frels

• Legal Issues of Faith-based and Other Nonpublic Schools, 7th Ed.

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ELA's Offices are Closed

ELA's offices are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our temporary forwarding address is: P.O. Box 45593, Westlake, OH 44145-9998

At this time, we strongly recommend communicating to ELA by email to -- not by mail, telephone, or fax.

Latest Materials Posted

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• P. Zirkel's Special Ed Legal Alert - June 2020

• P. Zirkel's COVID-19 & K-12 Special Ed Students Legal Update

• Spring 2020 Member Benefits Brochure

• School Law Reporter - Spring 2020

ELA members: In the top main menu, navigate to For Members/Members' Pages/Monthly Materials. This content is only for our members, and you must be logged in to view it.

Depending on your membership plan, materials also may be distributed to you by e-mail.
Teaching Education Law Online!

Watch for news about the next in this FREE discussion series for ELA members. Exchange ideas and compare notes with fellow instructors as we all go virtual!

To register, simply email with subject line "ELA webinar," and with your name, title and institution, and phone number.

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Education Law Association is the premier forum for professionals in K-12 and higher education, in legal practice and scholarship, in private schools and public, and in public policy who are interested in practical knowledge, scholarship, and interdisciplinary dialogue about legal and policy issues affecting education.

ELA is a nonprofit member association offering unbiased information to a uniquely diverse professional membership about current legal issues affecting education and the rights of those involved in education in public and private K-12 schools, universities, and colleges. For education professionals and legal advocates serving educational institutions or other clients engaged with them, ELA is an indispensable resource.

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For decades The School Law Reporter has compiled caselaw from around the country. Now it's gone digital. SLR Express is a searchable database of SLR's vast archives. Quickly find the references you need, across the entire spectrum of school law issues. It's all part of your membership in ELA.

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Publications are only one part of what we do. Membership in Education Law Association gives you access to a host of professional events, from our popular annual conference to regional seminars and webinars. Earn discounts on all of these with your membership. Discover the entire range of benefits when you belong to ELA.

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Teaching Education Law Online!

Watch for news about the next in this FREE discussion series for ELA members. Exchange ideas and compare notes with fellow instructors as we all go digital!

To register, simply email with subject line: ELA webinar, and with your name, title and institution, and phone number.
ELA's Offices are Closed

ELA's offices are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our temporary forwarding address is: P.O. Box 45593, Westlake, OH 44145-9998

At this time, we strongly recommend communicating to ELA by email to -- not by mail, telephone, or fax.

Latest Materials Posted

Log in now to view the latest materials

• P. Zirkel's Special Ed Legal Alert - June 2020

• P. Zirkel's COVID-19 & K-12 Special Ed Students Legal Update

• Spring 2020 Member Benefits Brochure

• School Law Reporter - Spring 2020

ELA members: In the top main menu, navigate to For Members/Members' Pages/Monthly Materials. This content is only for our members, and you must be logged in to view it.

Depending on your membership plan, materials also may be distributed to you by e-mail.
Publications: New & Recent Titles

NOTE: ELA offices are currently closed due to the public health emergency. Until further notice, only a limited supply of titles are available for fulfillment. Please email an inquiry to to see if the book is available before placing your order.

• The Yearbook of Education Law 2019 - EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLY

• Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Law, 4th Ed. - EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLY

• School Law's Evolution - Reflections of a Texas School Lawyer, by Kelly Frels

• Legal Issues of Faith-based and Other Nonpublic Schools, 7th Ed.

Shop Our Bookstore
Orlando 2020

At this point we expect ELA's 66th Annual Conference to take place Nov. 4-7, 2020 at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, Florida, as planned.

Click here for the Call for Proposals for conference presentations and venue information! Deadlines for proposals for breakout sessions have been extended to June 30; and for roundtable and poster sessions to July 31.

Information on registration, featured speakers, and preconferences will be added as soon as possible.

The Education Law Association is a membership association and does not answer individual legal questions or provide legal advice or services. We do not make referrals or recommendations, although we are able simply to provide the names of ELA members who are practicing attorneys in a certain community. If you are in need of legal representation, you also can contact your local, county, or state bar association or legal aid office.