I provide education system expertise to litigation counsel, school district legal teams, insurers, and senior education leaders. My work focuses on how K–12 systems actually operate—and what constitutes reasonable administrative practice under real-world constraints.
Strategic advisor for U.S. and Canadian school districts for over 8 years as:
• Award-winning principal and district executive
• Former classroom and Special Education teacher
• Founder of a full-time virtual public school
• U.S.–Canada cross-border education leadership experience
Services
Each service pillar is intentionally scoped to preserve independence, credibility, and legal integrity. Scope is established after Introductory Consultation.
Individually scoped.
Individually scoped.
Individually scoped.
Independent opinions and testimony on standard of care, feasibility, and administrative decision-making. Can provide either testifying or non-testifying services.
Non-testifying advisory support for case development, early risk assessment, and document interpretation.
Objective, system-level reviews and briefings for superintendents, boards, and counsel to offer governance-level insights.
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Who I Work With
I specialize in Expert Witness Services, Strategic Advisory for Litigation & Risk, and conduct Independent Reviews and Executive Briefings that enhance decision-making processes and outcomes. My commitment is to empower education leaders and legal teams with the knowledge needed to succeed in complex environments.
Litigation Attorneys
I support plaintiff and defense counsel in matters involving student safety, Special Education, instructional access, employment, and administrative decision-making. My role is to explain how K–12 systems function in practice and whether actions align with reasonable professional standards. Attorneys value:
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clarity on standard of care
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feasibility analysis
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credible testimony
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disciplined scope
School District Legal Teams
I work with district legal teams to provide non-testifying advisory support, independent reviews, and executive briefings that support defensible decision-making and risk awareness. School district counsel value:
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role clarity
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independence
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governance-safe language
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systems (not individuals)
Superintendents & Boards
I provide objective, system-level insight to help senior leaders understand how decisions are likely to be viewed by courts, regulators, and the public. Superintendents value:
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practicality
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feasibility
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credibility
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foresight
Contact
Meetings via Google Meet.
Links sent to your inbox within 24 hours.
Provided upon request.
Resources
My Professional Journey
With extensive experience as an award-winning principal, district executive and former classroom and special education teacher, I offer unparalleled expertise in education systems. My advisory services assist litigation counsel and educational leaders by providing tailored solutions that address legal challenges.
Janine Roy is an education leader with more than three decades of experience as a classroom teacher (including Special Education), school principal, district executive, and virtual school founder. She has served in major U.S. and Canadian public education systems and brings cross-border expertise to education-related litigation and advisory work.