Navigating New Teacher Certification Requirements: What Districts of Innovation Need to Know Now
Ever since the 84th Texas Legislature adopted the District of Innovation concept in 2015, Texas school districts have been opting out of the statutory teacher certification requirements, and more and more districts have utilized uncertified teachers to varying degrees to battle the ongoing shortage of certified teachers. But with the passage of HB2 in the…
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DAEP Placement Essentials: Legal Requirements, Practical Decisions, and Legislative Updates
Understanding the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placement process is critical to maintaining lawful and effective student discipline systems. This webinar provides administrators with a clear, practical overview of the statutory framework governing DAEP removals, including both foundational requirements and recent legislative changes affecting placement decisions. Participants will review discretionary and mandatory placements, procedural requirements,…
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Student Searches in Schools: Legal Foundations, Cell Phones, and Vaping Issues
Student searches remain one of the most frequent—and legally sensitive—discipline issues school administrators face. This webinar provides a practical, legally grounded overview of the constitutional standards governing student searches, including how the “reasonable suspicion” standard applies in the school setting and the limits districts must observe. Special focus will be placed on two areas generating…
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Legal Jumpstart Webinar for Newly Elected Trustees
Begin your term informed and prepared. Spend 90 information-packed minutes getting up to speed on the most recent legislation, board meeting insights, and other important legal topics to hit the ground running. Receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credit through TASB for watching. Topics Covered: The Role of the Trustee The Texas Open Meetings Act... read more
89th Legislative Update On-Demand Webinar Series
Stay ahead of the curve with our 2025 Legislative Update On-Demand Webinar Series, designed specifically for Texas school districts. Each session offers clear, plain-language explanations of newly enacted laws and practical action plans your district can implement right away. Whether you’re a superintendent, administrator, or board member, these updates help ensure compliance and informed decision-making….
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89th Legislative Update: Safety and Security
Several bills passed during the 89th Legislative Session have introduced significant updates to safety and security requirements across Texas. This webinar will provide an overview of the most impactful legislative changes affecting public school districts and offer insights into how these updates may influence your district’s safety policies, procedures, and compliance efforts.
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89th Legislative Update: Personnel Issues
Many of the bills that passed during the 89th Legislative Session impact your personnel policies and practices in various ways. Tune in to this webinar to hear about these changes and their practical implications.
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Homeroom Security: Navigating HB-3’s Armed Security Mandate
House Bill 3's (HB-3) armed security requirement for schools is a complex mandate that presents many challenges for Texas school districts. This 3-part webinar series is for school board trustees, superintendents, school security personnel and other district leaders who would benefit from a comprehensive discussion of HB-3's legal requirements and practical implications for Texas school... read more
89th Legislative Update: Open Government
The 89th Texas Legislature made several key changes to the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act, and compliance just got trickier. From business-day posting requirements to mandatory meeting recordings and longer retention timelines, school officials have new rules to navigate. This webinar will break down what changed, what it means for your district,…
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89th Legislative Update: District of Innovation
This session focuses on the current options for Districts of Innovation with suggestions on using DOI to your advantage. It includes the latest legislative changes to DOI.
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