In-services. Love them? Hate them? They are a necessary tool built into school calendars. Now that you have your first professional development days of the school year under your belt, now is the time to think about your in-service offerings for the rest of the school year. We noticed with your client satisfaction survey that many schools indicated an interest in new in-service sessions. Look no further! We have a brand new slate of 25-26 in-person in-services for you. Each can be customized to fill the time you have allotted, and we promise your staff will not be bored as a stiff attorney drones on and on. All of these sessions have a target audience of teachers/administrators in a school.
1. Staying Out of the Headlines: Boundaries, Technology, and Education Professionals
Topics: Employee conduct, online/digital use, professional boundaries, negligence
In a world where one selfie can spark a scandal, you need a digital game plan. We’ll cover what’s safe to share, how to keep boundaries crystal-clear, and how to sidestep those “Why is the superintendent calling me?” moments. Your reputation—and job—will thank you.
2. SPED Declassified: Teacher Survival Guide
Topics: Special education for general education teachers, Section 504, IEP implementation
IEPs and 504 plans aren’t just paperwork—they’re legal documents with serious weight. We’ll translate the alphabet soup of special education into plain English (you know - those acronyms you might have forgotten since college), show you how to meet your obligations without burning out, and keep you compliant (and calm) when the stakes are high.
3. Rulings and Regulations: Real-Life Classroom Implications
Topics: New laws and court decisions—local, SCOTUS, and court rulings
Education law changes faster than the school lunch menu. We’ll break down the newest rulings and regulations, what they actually mean for your classroom, and how to adapt before your next parent conference turns into a legal lesson.
4. Negligence and Supervision: How Teachers can Avoid Liability for Themselves and their Schools
Topics: Student supervision, school safety court cases alleging that teachers, coaches or other staff were negligent
This session unpacks real court cases involving claims of negligence against teachers, coaches, and staff. We’ll cover practical strategies for student supervision, how to spot risky situations before they escalate, and what steps protect both you and your school from legal fallout
5. Screens, Scandals, and School Rules: What Every Teacher Should Know About Student Devices
Topics: Student digital device use, mental health implications, searches, discipline limits, cyberbullying, cell phone bans, sexting, exploitation
From TikTok trends to text threads, today’s devices bring legal, safety, and mental health challenges straight into the classroom. We’ll cover when you can (and can’t) search a student’s phone, what behaviors can lead to discipline, and how to spot the warning signs of cyberbullying, sexting, or exploitation. Plus, we’ll talk about the mental health impact of constant connectivity and how cell phone bans are playing out in schools.
Looking for on demand content? We have a back-to-school in-service video (but can be utilized at any time!) that is budget friendly and a quick 35 minutes for staff regarding ethics, professional boundaries, and mandatory reporting. If you would like to book a KSB attorney for a staff in-service or check pricing, shoot us an email at ksb@ksbschoollaw.com.