General:

Justin was born in Southern Illinois in 1980 and during these childhood years he developed a deep appreciation for the value of education in the development of humans and society as a whole. Building on this appreciation, Justin has devoted his career to the study and progression of education, particularly through the use of educational law and policy.

Justin has worked with local, state, national, and international education entities specializing in educational law and policy. Justin has specific knowledge in such educational areas as special populations within schools, educational governance, educational finance, educational leadership preparation and parent and student rights.

Education:

Professional Work History:

• Southern Illinois University
  Tutorial Teacher, Researcher
• Bathon Educational Services, LLC
  Owner - Consultant
• Hearing Officer's Educational Network, LLC Consultant
• Education Commission of the States
  Researcher
• Nashville Community High School
  Teacher

Publications:

• Justin M. Bathon, The Legal Aspects of Graduation Requirements, Encyclopedia of Educational Law: Editor Charlie Russo, Sage Publications, (Forthcoming, 2007).
• Justin M. Bathon, Educational Implications of the Supreme Court Decision in National League of Cities v. Usery, Encyclopedia of Educational Law: Editor Charlie Russo, Sage Publications, (Forthcoming, 2007).
• Justin M. Bathon, Defining "Parties Aggrieved" Under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Should Parents be Allowed to Represent their Disabled Child Without an Attorney? Maroni v. Pemi-Baker Regional School District, 346 F.3d 247 (1st Cir. 2003). To be Published in the Southern Illinois University Law Journal, Spring 2005.