Customized Trainings for Your District
We offer a comprehensive list of trainings tailored to your district’s specific needs. Our attorneys collaborate directly with your team to ensure each session addresses the unique challenges your district is facing. These are not off-the-shelf presentations—our trainings are designed specifically for your ISD.
Training Options
This is a list of our available trainings, each of which can be customized to meet your district’s needs.
Employee Grievance Procedures (DGBA)
An overview of the DGBA process with guidance on handling formal and informal employee grievances in compliance with board policy and due process requirements.
Student and Parent Grievance Procedures (FNG)
Covers legal standards and best practices for managing student and parent complaints, ensuring transparency, consistency, and legal compliance under FNG.
Title IX Compliance and Sexual Harassment Prevention
Provides foundational and advanced training on Title IX obligations, investigation protocols, and strategies to prevent and respond to sexual harassment.
Employee Free Speech, Social Media, and Privacy Rights
Examines the intersection of employee rights and district policies, focusing on lawful boundaries related to speech, social media, and workplace privacy.
Professional and Clerical Documentation Best Practices
Outlines essential strategies for creating and maintaining professional documentation that supports personnel actions and mitigates legal risk.
Internal Investigations (DIA) and Conflict Resolution
Guidance on conducting thorough, defensible investigations under policy DIA, including strategies for addressing interpersonal conflict in the workplace.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Compliance
Details employer obligations and employee rights under FMLA, including leave eligibility, documentation, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Best Practices in Employment Practices
Covers the lifecycle of employment—from hiring and leave to termination—with practical tips for lawful and effective personnel management.
Employee Standards of Conduct
Reviews expectations and legal requirements for educator conduct, including drug testing policies, TEA reporting duties, and the Educator Code of Ethics.
Special Education: Identification, Evaluation, and ARD Processes
Provides legal guidance on properly identifying and evaluating students with disabilities and effectively participating in ARD committee processes.
Addressing Special Education Issues
Focuses on specialized areas of special education, including video surveillance, transition services, and compliance with recent legal developments.
Section 504, Dyslexia, and Other Special Education Services
Clarifies legal responsibilities related to 504 plans, dyslexia services, and related accommodations, with an emphasis on procedural safeguards.
Bilingual Education Compliance and Best Practices
Covers legal requirements and effective implementation strategies for serving emergent bilingual students and supporting certified personnel.
Student Discipline Procedures
Outlines disciplinary frameworks and due process requirements for placements in DAEP, JAEP, ISS, and expulsions, including classroom removals.
Student Free Speech and Expression Rights
Reviews the constitutional protections afforded to students and the district’s authority to regulate speech in school settings.
Student Wellness and Health
Addresses the district’s legal obligations regarding immunizations, medication administration, individualized healthcare plans, and parental rights.
Managing Student Extracurricular Activities
Covers eligibility rules, discipline procedures, and legal standards for suspensions and removals from extracurricular participation.
Student Conduct Policies
Examines enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct, with focus on drug use, weapons, threats, and disruption-related discipline.
Campus Safety, Security, and Operations
Provides best practices for maintaining a secure campus, including visitor procedures, emergency operations, and trespass citation authority.
Purchasing and Acquisitions Compliance
Outlines key legal requirements in procurement and contracting, including thresholds, bidding, and documentation best practices.
Legal and Financial Aspects of Student Organizations and Clubs
Clarifies district oversight responsibilities, fundraising protocols, and financial management standards for student-run organizations.
Parent Organizations (PTA, Booster Clubs) – Legal Issues and Best Practices
Details legal boundaries, board policy expectations, and recommended procedures for effective collaboration with parent-led groups.
School Board Governance and Ethics
Focuses on board roles and responsibilities, ethical obligations, and Open Meetings Act compliance to promote transparent governance.
Privacy and Confidentiality in the Educational Setting (FERPA)
Explains the legal parameters for protecting student records and responding to information requests in compliance with FERPA and state law.