Educating with Pride
In recent years, LGBTQ+ issues have become a cultural lightning rod in education. The goal of this workshop is to educate LGBTQ+ educators and their allies on their rights in…
Chalk and Order
This presentation examines the rights and responsibilities of educators regarding a variety of legal issues, including DCF and state mandatory reporting laws, DCF investigations, Weingarten meetings, physical assaults on teachers,…
Section 504: An Emerging Issue for Educators
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is receiving increased attention in schools as more teachers than ever before are working with 504 students on a daily basis. This…
Mythbusters: Understanding Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities in the Special Education Process
This workshop focuses on the laws regarding special education, with a particular emphasis on regular and special education teachers’ rights and responsibilities when participating in the special education process. Participants…
Surviving Teaching in the Age of Social Media
Social media is everywhere in our lives and seems unavoidable. What pitfalls are out there for educators in this fast-changing technological world? The track provides tips and strategies for protecting…
Knowledge is the Best Protection: Understanding Your Rights With Challenging Student Behavior
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…