Legal Issues for Cheerleaders and Dance Teams

Don’t miss out on this information-packed conference about the legal aspects of cheerleading and dance teams.

Participants will be provided practical advice for handling situations often encountered by administrators and coaches.

Topics We’ll Cover

  • Rights Associated with Extracurricular Activities
  • UIL and Coaching Requirements
  • Options for Tryouts
  • District and Staff Liability & Immunity
  • Transportation and Other Travel Issues
  • Parental Rights
  • Accommodating for Students with Disabilities
  • Title IX LGBTQ+
  • Relevant Federal and State Court Cases
  • Commissioner of Education Cases
  • Social Media and Cyberbullying
  • Discipline and Removal from Team
  • Cheerleader and Dance Constitutions
  • Student and Parent Grievances

Who Should Attend

Campus Administrators, Directors of Student Services, Directors of Fine Arts, Athletic Directors, Cheer Coaches, Drill Team/Dance Teachers

Locations

  • Abilene, TX – Region 14 ESC – 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, TX 79601
  • Amarillo, TX – Region 16 ESC – 5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX 79109
  • Arlington, TX – Arlington ISD – Professional Development Center – 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd., Arlington, TX 76015
  • Austin, TX – Austin Office – 4201 W. Parmer Lane, Suite A-100, Austin, TX 78727
  • Corpus Christi, TX – Region 2 ESC – 209 North Water St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • Dallas, TX – Plano Office – Legacy Town Center I – 7160 Dallas Pkwy #135, Plano, TX 75024
  • Houston, TX – Katy ISD – Educational Support Complex – 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, TX 77494
  • Houston, TX – Sheldon ISD – Panther Stadium – 11433C E Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77044
  • McAllen, TX – McAllen Convention Center – 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501
  • San Antonio, TX – Northside ISD – Northside Activity Center – 7001 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78238
  • Tyler, TX – Lindale ISD – 505 Pierce Street, Lindale, TX 75771
  • Waco, TX – Region 12 ESC – 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, TX 76702
Date Time Price Location
Feb 1, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Northside ISD Register
Feb 3. 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Region 2 ESC Register
Feb 9, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Region 16 ESC Register
Feb 11, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Austin Office Register
Feb 16, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Region 14 ESC Register
Feb 17, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Arlington ISD Register
Feb 18, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Plano Office (1) Register
Feb 19, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Plano Office (2) Register
Feb 22, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Region 12 ESC Register
Feb 24, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 McAllen Convention Center Register
Mar 1, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Lindale ISD Register
Mar 3, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Sheldon ISD Register
Mar 4, 2027 9:00 am-3:00 pm $250 Katy ISD Register

Payment Info

We accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) checks, and purchase orders. Checks should be made out to Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C. and mailed to 4201 W. Parmer Lane, Suite A-100, Austin, TX 78727.

Continuing Education Credit

Eichelbaum Wardell is a certified provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements through the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). The firm is also a registered provider of Continuing Education credits for School Board Members through the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and business officers through the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO).

Cancellation Policy

Although we cannot accept cancellations, substitutions may be made at any time. If you have any questions, contact us by email or by phone at (972) 377-7900. If you can arrange for a group of 25 or more to get together from your district or from a group of several districts, we will come to you. Please call for more information.