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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Trustee Manual (Printed Set)
2026 Edition Printed Set of 8 Manuals Superintendents and board members told us they needed a practical guide that explains their roles, responsibilities, and authority. So, after hundreds of hours of legal work and critical input from an Advisory Committee of board members, superintendents, and Education Service Center personnel, we published our Trustee Manual. For... read more
Trustee Manual (PDF Version)
2026 Edition Superintendents and board members told us they needed a practical guide that explains their roles, responsibilities, and authority. So, after hundreds of hours of legal work and critical input from an Advisory Committee of board members, superintendents, and Education Service Center personnel, we published our Trustee Manual. For trustees who will not read…
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DOI Done Right: A Complete Procedural and Practical Guide for Texas Public Schools
A Guide to Statutory Flexibilities, Model Language, and Board Procedures An all-in-one guide demystifies the District of Innovation process for Texas public schools. Designed for superintendents, administrators, and board members, it walks districts through required steps, timelines, notices, and voting procedures. The manual includes model resolutions, sample board scripts, pre-written exemption language, and clear explanations…
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2025 Guardian Program Forms Package
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive package of ready-to-use forms designed to help districts implement and manage their Guardian Program with confidence, compliance, and efficiency. This package provides both the formal resolutions required for Board action and the practical administrative tools your team needs for day-to-day implementation. What’s Included: Resolution Authorizing Employees to Participate…
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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. Attendees receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credit through TASB. Topics Covered: The Role of the Trustee The Texas Open Meetings Act Robert’s…
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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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