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.
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Who This Conference Is For
Topics Overview
Dates & Locations
Austin – June 13, 2023
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Or watch online from June 27 – Sept 27, 2023
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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
Accreditation
Attorneys
Administrators
Topics & Speakers
The Year’s Most Important Cases for the Principal
Jim walsh
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
Every year courts shape the way school administrators respond to legal issues that arise on campus and this year’s cases were no different. You won’t want to miss this update on the most important cases for the principal by Jim Walsh of the Walsh Gallegos law firm.
Mental Health Services for Students & Legal Issues
Amanda Bigbee
General Counsel for Keller ISD
Positive mental health of our students is a critical aspect of student success. Amanda Bigbee, General Counsel for Keller ISD, will address student mental health, the law, and strategies for
The 2023 Student Discipline Update
David Hodgins
Thompson & Horton
Always entertaining and informative, David Hodgins of Thompson & Horton will provide the 2023 legal update on student discipline, including any changes by the Texas Legislature this session.
Campus Safety: The Latest Guidance
Blake Henshaw
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
Following recent tragic events, campus safety has become a priority in our school districts. Blake Henshaw of the Walsh Gallegos law firm will provide the latest guidance for the campus principal, including a discussion of the legal issues and strategies.
New Legislation Impacting School Administration
Joy Baskin
Texas Association of School Boards
The Legislature came to town and with them a host of bills regarding public education. Ed311 is pleased that Joy Baskin from the Texas Association of School Boards will provide a rundown of what bills made the cut and how they will impact school administration in the upcoming school year.
Title IX, Sexual Harassment & the Role of the Principal
David Holmes
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sexual abuse and harassment of students. The principal plays a key role in ensuring compliance with Title IX. David Holmes of the Walsh Gallegos law firm will provide guidance and best practices in handling Title IX complaints on your campus.
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
Choose from a wide range of lovely hotels in downtown Austin, all within easy access of the Austin Convention Center.
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.