A one-day conference on current legal issues, new laws and significant court cases. Gain insight from expert education law attorneys on current trends and areas of concerns for school administrators.
Who This Conference Is For
Topics Overview
- Jim Walsh: Student Discipline: The General Ed Student
- Mark Tilley: The Principal and the First Amendment
- Naomi Harper: Discipline and the Special Education Student
- Deron Robinson: Legal Issues Re: Transgender Students
- Meredith Walker: Liability for Sexual Misconduct: Implications for the Principal
- Tiger Hanner: How to Stay out of the News
Dates & Locations
Dallas – June 8, 2026
Hilton Anatole Dallas
2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
Or watch online from June 24th – August 31st, 2026
Pricing
Single Registration: $235
Group of 5 or more: $210 per person
Group of 10 or more: $200 per person
A copy of the printed workbook can be added on to the registration price for $25 per person.
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Jim Walsh and crew – always do a GREAT JOB! It is clear that they understand educators and our passion to do the best job possible for our students. Love that they speak realistically and share stories.
Jill Morphis
Principal, Sanger ISD
Topics were very relevant and presenters were well prepared . . . great information. Also, I especially appreciate the tongue in cheek humor. It helps to have some light laughter while dealving into such serious topics. Personal stories and examples of actual cases is also a very powerful communication tool.
Karla Dunn
Assistant Principal, Plainview ISD
I appreciated the step-by-step approach to SPED considerations and “hot-button” issues. These will be immensely valuable to me as I face these scary legal considerations in administration. This guidance echoes what I’ve been hearing from my own campus administrator about familiarizing myself with policies and procedures as well as the law and relying on them to guide day-to-day decision-making.
Eric Segovis
Dean of Students, Forney ISD
Wry, informative, and relevant as usual. The only professional development I would attend religiously every summer knowing I will actually hear very current and high priority information.
Cedric Le Peuch
Assistant Principal, Channelview ISD
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Topics & Speakers
Student Discipline: The General Ed Student
Jim Walsh
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
From ISS to DAEP and Expulsion, Jim Walsh will highlight what principals need to know about enforcing the code of conduct in a way that complies with state and federal requirements.
The Principal and the First Amendment
TASB
Both employees and students have First Amendment rights to express themselves on controversial issues. However, those rights have their limits in the school context. This session will identify key issues principals need to keep in mind.
Discipline and the Special Education Student
Naomi Harper
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
Students with IEPs or 504 plans have procedural protections in connection with the enforcement of the code of conduct. Special education attorney Lindy French has addressed these issues in ARD meetings and due process hearings and will provide practical guidance on the most common issues principals face.
Legal Issues Re: Transgender Students
Dr. Deron Robinson
Denton ISD
Issues involving service to transgender students require analysis of state laws as well as federal court cases. This session will clarity what is now clear, and provide guidance through the fog in areas that remain ambiguous. Deron Robinson will share his experience with these issues as in-house counsel.
Liability for Sexual Misconduct: Implications for the Principal
Meredith Walker
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
In 2025 the Legislature enacted a law that opens the door to school district liability when a staff member engages in sexual misconduct with a student, or fails to report suspected abuse or neglect. This carries important implications for principals regarding hiring and supervision practices. With considerable experience in litigating such cases, Meredith Walker will provide guidance.
How to Stay Out of the News
Tiger Hanner
The Law Offices of Tiger Hanner
Getting on the local news when your school wins a state championship is great, but principals don’t like to be the subject of negative news stories. In our era of social media saturation, what are the best ways for principals to make sure that the news coverage is positive? Veteran lawyer Tiger Hanner will show the way.
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TASSP Summer Workshop
The TASSP Summer Workshop is a separate event with separate registration from the Education Law for Principals Conference. Find out more info or register by clicking below.
Room Block Information
Join us at the Hilton Anatole Dallas.
An expansive urban resort located in the Dallas Design District. Enjoy spacious suites, valet and self-parking, internet access, four restaurants, five bars, sculpture park, walking paths and benches, three swimming pools, and a breath taking view of the Dallas skyline.
FAQs
Yes, our conference registrations are automatically charged as tax-exempt.
When registering for an ED311 event you can either pay with a credit card, or choose to be invoiced and pay later. If you choose the invoice option, there is a PO field where you can enter your PO#, if you have it. After registering, please email a copy of your purchase order form to PO@ed311.com. Please note that your registration is not considered complete until we receive either your purchase order form or payment (via check, credit card, or ACH).
We now offer group registration discounts on some events! We also offer a discount if you would like to access your conference materials digitally instead of getting a printed conference workbook. We no longer offer early payment discounts. If you have a very large group of attendees or a group of students that you’d like to send to one of our events, please contact ambrose@ed311.com.
We must receive either a valid purchase order form or payment before the date of your event. Simply filling out the registration form does not complete your registration. Your registration is only considered complete once we have received either an approved purchase order form or payment by check, credit card, or ACH. You can email your purchase order to PO@ed311.com. Registrants of our online virtual events will not receive digital access until we have received your PO or payment. Registrants of an in-person event will not be able to attend the event without a PO or payment.
Yes. Submit your request via our Substitution Form. Please note that we must receive your substitution request at least 3 business days before the date of the event for your attendee to be included on our list of attendees at the event registration table. If you need to make a last minute substitution, that is not a problem. Just make sure your sub checks in using the original registrant’s name and tell our staff at the registration table that they are a substitute.
If you have any further questions, please email Danielle King at dking@ed311.com.
Cancellations: In general, we do not issue cancellation refunds. If you can no longer attend an in-person event and would like to cancel, your options are to either (1) send a substitute to the event or (2) switch to the online version of the event. If the event you are attending does not have an online component, then we will issue a refund less a $30 cancellation fee, as long as we receive your cancellation request within 2 weeks in advance of your event.
If you have not yet paid for your event and no longer wish to attend, you can cancel your registration by contacting chpowers@ed311.com.
If you have an extenuating circumstance please email dking@ed311.com.
Substitutions: Substitutions may be made through this form in advance of any of our events.