“I Sent Him to the Office—What Happens Now?” When classroom behavior keeps disrupting learning, what authority does a teacher actually have? School attorneys break down discipline boundaries, behavior intervention plans, and what happens once a student is sent out of class.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: LRE
“Can’t We Just Move Him?” When behavior impacts the classroom, placement decisions can feel obvious—but the law says otherwise. This episode explains why LRE matters and what schools must consider before changing a student’s placement.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: School Searches
“I Checked the Backpack Myself” When safety concerns come up, quick decisions matter. Learn what the law says about student searches, who should conduct them, and how teachers can protect themselves while protecting students.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: Section 504
“I Got the Email—Now What?” A parent request doesn’t have to be formal to create legal obligations. School attorneys discuss how teachers should respond when parents raise concerns that may trigger Section 504 responsibilities.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: FERPA
“I Was Just Trying to Explain” Trying to give parents context can quickly cross legal lines. This episode explains what teachers can—and cannot—share about other students when communicating with families under FERPA.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: Title IX
“He Keeps Saying It in Class” Repeated verbal harassment isn’t just a discipline issue—it may be a Title IX obligation. School attorneys explain when classroom behavior triggers mandatory reporting and next steps for teachers.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: AI
“Should I Be Concerned About Using a Robot?” AI tools are becoming part of everyday teaching—but they come with risks. This episode explores legal considerations, professional responsibility, and best practices for using AI safely in schools.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: Special Education
“Why Do I Have to Track This?” Providing accommodations is only part of the job. This episode explains why documentation matters, how it protects teachers, and what schools are legally required to prove when IEPs are questioned.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: Student Social Media
“It Didn’t Happen at School” Online behavior can quickly spill into the classroom. This episode explores when schools can respond to off-campus student speech and how to balance discipline, safety, and student rights.
What School Attorneys Wish Teachers Knew: Teacher Speech on Social Media
“It Was on My Personal Page” Off-campus doesn’t always mean off-limits. Learn how courts evaluate teacher speech on social media and when districts can step in—even if posts are made on personal accounts.
Student Digital Citizenship
In this webinar, Karen will discuss legal issues related to students' use of social media. Using humor, statistics and summaries of real-life cases, Karen will explain to students the significant consequences attached to the inappropriate use of social media.
By the Book: Legal Considerations for Substitute Teachers
Confidentiality 101 for School Volunteers
This free, seven-minute FERPA training designed specifically for school volunteers and chaperones, helps them understand their confidentiality responsibilities and prevent unintentional disclosures. It covers the top do's and don'ts school attorneys want volunteers to know.
A Coach's School Law Playbook
This will help your coaches with training on sexual harassment and Non-Discrimination, FERPA and working with students with disabilities.
Law and Order: Classroom Edition
In this webinar we will discuss speech issues, appropriate boundaries and professionalism and mandatory reporting
PowerSchool Litigation Update
KSB contacted school attorneys we know in California who are directly involved in the PowerSchool litigation. Specifically, we spoke with Shiva Stein and Mark Williams from the F3 Law firm, who are partnering with the Frantz Law Group. They provided us with a case status update and shared practical details, including the administrative steps for schools that join, how to get started, and the prospects for recovery or settlement.
25-26 Title IX Staff Training
On-demand for individual staff review or can be played as part of a staff-wide inservice (total runtime of 25 minutes).