As the demands to address all of a student’s academic and emotional needs have increased, it is vitally important that all teachers are informed of their legal rights and duties related to challenging student behavior.
In this timely workshop, you will learn
- What procedures you should follow in the event you are threatened or injured by a student
- Why it’s important to report any injuries or threats of harm to your principal and what reporting options are available to you
- How the new challenging behavior law may help address behavior issues
- What your association can do to help you take whatever steps are appropriate to protect your rights as an employee, including measures to provide a safer workplace for everyone in the building
- What safety provisions can be negotiated in your collective bargaining agreement related to challenging student behavior