In-School Workshop

Educators and Professional Liability

Many legal questions from educators center around the topic of liability. The obligation or responsibility of educators is determined through a combination of legislation, regulation, common law and school board policy or by-laws. Where educators have not met their responsibilities properly, and when that action has resulted specifically in injury to a student, the question of liability is always a concern. The material that follows entails a basic review of tort liability theory and law. We will use actual cases and state statutes for emphasis and review. There is a heavy emphasis in this presentation on theory to practice, ”practical news you can use” the next day in your profession.

Specific topics include

• Supervision of students
  Duty to protect students from other students
• The Duty in administering medications
• The Duty to Discipline with care, restraints.
• Willful failure to Follow a Child’s IEP
• Some thoughts on transporting children in your automobile:
• Educators legal liability coverage sources
• Duty to protect students from faculty:
• Students and sexual harassment
• No Child Left Behind on educator liability
• Copyright violations

Who needs to attend?

All educators, administrators, special education teachers, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals.

Why should I attend?

To provide the best service to students.
To avoid potential liability.
To remain current in your profession.
Participation may contribute to your attaining certification or retaining your professional certification.

Length of presentation:

2 hour overview workshop
Half day workshop
Full day workshop

Each participant will receive presentation materials.