1. You have the right to an attorney! (But you won’t need it!) 28years of legal experience in the trenches…. Jennifer L. Streiler, Ed.S.

2. Supervision of Students This is your #1 priority – “foreseeable circumstances” This is your #1 priority – “foreseeable circumstances” Field trip supervision/permission slips Field trip supervision/permission slips Stepping out of the classroom Stepping out of the classroom Assigned duties – arriving on time daily Assigned duties – arriving on time daily

3. I.E.P.’s Referrals – home vs. school Referrals – home vs. school Timelines Timelines Classroom accommodations Classroom accommodations Refusal of services by parent/guardian Refusal of services by parent/guardian Comparable services for involved I.E.P.’s Comparable services for involved I.E.P.’s

4. Discipline Corporal Punishment: Check your district’s policy Corporal Punishment: Check your district’s policy Classroom consequences – fair and reasonable Classroom consequences – fair and reasonable Suspending a student from a field trip Suspending a student from a field trip Restraint of children Restraint of children Manifestation Determination/I.E.P.’d students Manifestation Determination/I.E.P.’d students

5. Confidentiality Discussing students with staff – staff are on a “needs to know” basis Discussing students with staff – staff are on a “needs to know” basis Discussing students outside the bldg. – conversations at Wal-Mart re: grades, discipline, meds, etc. Discussing students outside the bldg. – conversations at Wal-Mart re: grades, discipline, meds, etc. Medication/Medical Issues Medication/Medical Issues Educational Progress Reporting (family members, neighbors, etc.) Educational Progress Reporting (family members, neighbors, etc.)

6. Custody Issues Follow the documentation in the permanent record. If it is not on file, you cannot take the word of either parent. Follow the documentation in the permanent record. If it is not on file, you cannot take the word of either parent. “Red Flag” kids – try to get a picture of the non- custodial parent. “Red Flag” kids – try to get a picture of the non- custodial parent. Talking with family services – refer call to office, you never know who is really on the phone. Talking with family services – refer call to office, you never know who is really on the phone.

7. Medication Do not allow students to transport meds Do not allow students to transport meds Do NOT keep meds in your classroom Do NOT keep meds in your classroom Do your best to ensure that students get their meds as prescribed Do your best to ensure that students get their meds as prescribed What to do when a student is out of an essential med What to do when a student is out of an essential med Talking to parents about medication for attentional issues. Talking to parents about medication for attentional issues.