Statewide Virtual Trainings
Please find below upcoming statewide virtual training information.
Event: TSTA’s Virtual Winter Academy 2025 (via Zoom)
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CT / 8:30 am – 11:30 am MT
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Designed with early career educators in mind, TSTA’s Virtual Winter Academy 2025 will include topics ranging from your rights as an educator to evaluations and the Safe Schools Act to taking care of your own well-being.
Join colleagues from across the state for an informative and inspiring program! Both current TSTA members and potential members are invited. This event is free of charge, but registration is required to receive Zoom information.
SESSIONS
Know Your Rights – Because You Have Them
In this session, you’ll learn about six essential legal rights you need to understand before stepping into the classroom. We’ll dive into the contracts governed by Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code (TEC), explain your rights to planning and lunch breaks, outline your entitlements to personal and protected leave, review the procedures for handling disruptive students as specified in Chapter 37, guide you through the grievance filing process, and clarify the steps involved in resigning from your position.
Safe Schools Act and TTESS – Navigating Student Discipline and Teacher Evaluations
In this session, we’ll first cover the key provisions of Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code, emphasizing teachers’ authority and responsibilities in maintaining a safe and disciplined learning environment. We’ll discuss practical strategies for addressing disruptive student behavior, including the process for student removal, disciplinary placements, and expulsions.
The second part of the session will guide you through the TTESS evaluation system. You’ll learn how to effectively respond to evaluations you disagree with, including the importance of adhering to critical timelines. We’ll also strategize on the types of documentation you should maintain to best support your case.
Self Care
This interactive workshop will assist in recognizing the importance of finding balance between self-care and the many commitments we have on a daily basis. The participants will be able to set achievable goals that will assist in awakening the inner peace that is needed in order to execute commitments and live a more balanced life.
Please invite your co-workers who may wish to attend! Both current TSTA members and potential members are welcome to join us for this informative and inspiring program!
