25-26 Quarterly Webinars
We’ll continue our quarterly “deep dive” into topics offering focused, extended sessions on pressing issues facing school administrators. These will run three hours each and include materials, examples, and time for discussion.
Topic: Who’s in Charge? Parental Rights and Opt-Out Fights
Date: September 10, 2025
Parents are speaking up—and sometimes lawyering up. From curriculum objections to survey opt-outs to “why is that book in the library?”, schools are navigating a legal maze of rights and responsibilities. We’ll break down federal laws (hello, PPRA), spotlight new state mandates, and explain what to do when parents demand access, explanations, or changes. Bonus: we’ll decode a brand-new Supreme Court ruling that’s changing the game.
→Ideal for superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, librarians, and school board members.
Topic: Not My Job? Think Again: Special Ed for the Rest of Us
Date: December 4, 2025
Special ed isn’t just a department—it’s a district-wide reality. That is one reason why special education law is the topic that you all overwhelmingly identified as an area where you need more training. This session gives general ed leaders the legal survival guide they didn’t know they needed. We’ll cover inclusion pitfalls, IEP basics, collaboration hacks, and what to do when your teachers panic. No, you don’t need a law degree to stay compliant—but you do need this training.
→Ideal for superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and curriculum and special education directors.
Topic: Lights, Camera, Hearing!
Date: February 18, 2026
If you think you’ll never be called into a hearing, let us gently burst that bubble. Whether it’s discipline, discrimination, Title IX, special ed, or tort claims, school leaders are on the hot seat more than ever. We’ll walk you through what really happens—complete with video clips of a fake-but-very-realistic hearing featuring heroes, villains, and a school psych who saves the day. Learn how to prep like a pro, give confident testimony, handle cross-examination, and navigate the legal theater without losing your cool—or your case.
→Ideal for superintendents, principals, assistant principals, special ed directors, and activity directors.
Topic: All Things Activities (Eligibility, Discipline, Rights, Etc.)
Date: April 7, 2026
From concussions to locker room controversies, student activities are packed with legal risk—and public scrutiny. This session covers eligibility rules, academic standards, and disciplinary procedures, along with critical issues like transgender participation, NIL rights, and mandated abuse reporting. We’ll break down duty of care, SafeSport, CAPTA, and what to do when complaints come from parents, coaches, or the media. Whether you're dealing with a cleat-to-head injury or a viral video, we’ll help you keep your programs compliant, your students safe, and your inbox drama-free.
→Ideal for superintendents, principals, assistant principals, activities directors, and athletic staff. This session might also be valuable for board members who have a particular interest in activities.