25-26 Principal Rookie and Refresher Series

Join us for the "Principal Rookie and Refresher" series, a monthly, fast-paced webinar that tackles the real-world challenges of site-level leadership. From legal compliance to people management, each session delivers practical strategies, clear expectations, and the confidence you need to handle whatever walks through your door. 

This year, based on your feedback, the principals’ webinars will be offered at 9:00 central time/8:00 mountain time.

September 3, 2025 - Special Education Need-to-Know

Both new and veteran principals consistently report special education as their number one legal challenge.  We’ll start the year off with this hot topic.  

October 7, 2025 -Student Discipline Fundamentals (Many Get Wrong)

Clear guidance on investigation, due process, documentation, and practical judgment calls.

November 11, 2025 - Legal and Practical Requirements for Staff Evaluations

Timelines, probationary evaluations, and more

December 4, 2025 - Teacher Performance—Reprimands, Improvement Plans

How to intervene to assist struggling teachers, assistance in documenting properly, and staying legally sound.

January 13, 2026 - Custody Issues, Ban/Bar Letters, and Other Pissed Off People

Strategies for navigating emotional parents, legal conflicts, and community tension.

February 3, 2026 - Tenure and Due Process: Nonrenewal, Termination, and Cancellation Basics

Understand your authority, your limits, and your responsibilities around teacher contracts.

March 3, 2026 - Section 504

Legal basics, differences from IDEA, and real-world admin responsibilities.

April 2, 2026 - FERPA

Student records, exceptions, subpoenas, and what you really need to know.

May 6, 2026 - Your Role in Policy and Handbook Updates + Required Staff Training

Legal must-haves, summer prep, and your responsibility for setting the stage.

IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERING FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES YOU CAN COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION BELOW AND SELECT INDIVIDUAL WEBINARS: