Educational institutions must comply with laws and regulations, satisfy employee expectations, and implement policies that foster learning and safety. Through this learning pathway, you will learn how to meet these mandatory administrative requirements.
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, October 10, 2023; 3:30 PM Eastern
Transformative educator Dawn King will show you how to use generative artificial intelligence applications in your classroom. You will learn how to teach students to use ChatGPT wisely and productively while enhancing engagement and improving learning outcomes.
What You'll Learn
What guidelines should you establish for appropriate ChatGPT use?
What are grade-appropriate uses of ChatGPT?
How can students use ChatGPT with Socratic questions?
How does the use of AI improve critical thinking and inquiry skills?
How can ChatGPT enhance academic discourse, debates, and collaboration?
What classroom assignments and activities can utilize ChatGPT?
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Friday, October 27, 2023; 3:30 PM Eastern
Insightful educator Dawn King will explain how to create a culture of academic honesty while recognizing the value artificial intelligence can offer. You will learn how to design assignments and evaluate student work in the ChatGPT era.
What You'll Learn
What guidelines will help you ensure students use AI appropriately?
How should you address plagiarism and AI in assignment rubrics?
What tools and strategies can you use to check for AI-generated plagiarism?
How can you teach the importance of integrity?
How can you instill intrinsic values to complete assignments honestly?
What can students do to check for plagiarism before submitting assignments?
Educational policy mastermind Dr. Jim Castagnera will show you specific provisions to consider and explain how the various options will impact your school and students. You will learn how other school districts are handling generative artificial intelligence.
What You'll Learn
What are the pros and cons of policy options?
How can you address academic-integrity challenges?
What are the pedagogical abilities and limitations of ChatGPT?
How can you create a comprehensive policy for ChatGPT across grade levels?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will identify the critical legal issues with this new guidance. You will learn how to update your school’s policies.
Topics Covered
How does the First Amendment govern school employees’ rights to pray?
What are the limitations of prayer on campus for students and employees?
What issues relate to organized prayer groups and activities?
Is prayer acceptable at assemblies and noncurricular events?
May a graduation ceremony include prayer?
How does religion impact dress codes, assignments, and absence tracking?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, November 2, 2023; 4:00 PM Eastern or Tuesday, January 16, 2024; 4:00 PM Eastern
Education technology expert Jessica Lyons invites you to join an exciting presentation on using ChatGPT for lesson planning. You will discover how to save time and enhance your teaching practices.
What You'll Learn
How can you ask ChatGPT lesson planning questions to get better answers?
What techniques will help you brainstorm and generate new lesson ideas?
How can ChatGPT generate content for lessons in various subjects?
How can you use ChatGPT to differentiate instructions for diverse learners?
How can you evaluate the effectiveness of lesson plans?
What grading tasks can ChatGPT automate? Can it provide student feedback?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, October 17, 2023; 4:00 PM Eastern or Tuesday, January 9, 2023; 4:00 PM Eastern
Innovative teacher Jessica Lyons will show you how to embrace artificial intelligence to get back some of your precious time. You will learn how to use ChatGPT to alleviate daily stress and workload burdens.
What You'll Learn
What is artificial intelligence? ChatGPT?
How can you interact with ChatGPT?
How can you use ChatGPT to create lesson plans?
Can ChatGPT provide personalized feedback for assignments?
What ChatGPT features will help you raise student engagement?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will guide you through developing a legally compliant dress code. You will learn what provisions to include and which to avoid.
What You'll Learn
How have dress codes evolved?
Can you impose a mandatory dress code based on gender?
What key provisions allow school boards to set rules for student dress?
How do First Amendment freedoms affect your dress code?
Can you restrict disruptive clothing? What defines “disruptive”?
How do Title IX and other anti-discrimination laws relate to the dress code?
What pitfalls and best practices do recent court cases reveal?
How should you address student and parent objections to dress code violations?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will take you step-by-step through the underlying case law. You will learn practical strategies to navigate this sensitive area.
What You'll Learn
What documents are “education records”?
When may you disclose records with or without student consent?
May you disclose records under health or safety emergencies?
How must you track record requests and disclosures?
When may you disclose records involving multiple students?
What technology issues and information security controls should you consider?
Behavior specialist Ryan Jeffery will share practical techniques for working with students who demand too much attention. You will learn how to help them focus on instructional goals and overcome their distracting behaviors.
What You'll Learn
Why do some students demand more attention?
What specific language should you use in talking with these students?
Should consequences differ for students who take too much time?
How can you help students focus, work independently, and be self-sufficient?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will help you identify legal risks inherent in school security and potential liability for breaches. You will learn when and how to search students and their property.
Topics Covered
When may you search students and their personal property?
May you seize dangerous or distracting items?
Does your duty to maintain safety outweigh students’ rights?
What laws apply to school security? What policies should you adopt?
What guidance have agencies and associations provided?
How do searches by school officials differ from searches by law enforcement?
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will take you step-by-step through how to appropriately address appeal decision-making within the Title IX grievance process. You will learn how to draft complete and thorough decisions on appeals.
What You'll Learn
How should you address an appeal filed on a written determination?
What notice of appeal must you provide to the parties?
What are eligible bases for appeal?
How should parties respond to an appeal?
What common issues arise when reviewing appeals?
How should you convey the final decision to the parties?
Education law expert Jim Castagnera will explain what the First Amendment’s religious “establishment” and “free exercise” provisions mean, according to the Supreme Court and the U.S. Department of Education. You will learn how to establish appropriate policies and practices for holidays in your school.
Topics Covered
Is prayer acceptable during non-instructional time? Classes?
May students organize prayer groups and religious activities?
Are moments of silence acceptable during student assemblies?
How should you handle religious objections to policies?
How must attendance policies accommodate religious activities?
What are the Title VII religious-discrimination rights of school employees?
