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FERPA and PPRA in SchoolsThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is a federal law that protects the privacy of students’ education records. The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) affords parents certain right...
GT: Increasing Your GT DiversityIn this Gifted and Talented course, we cover Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and the Renzulli Giftedness model, as well as strategies for supporting diverse students.
GT: Raising the BarThis course provides specific tools and techniques to raise the bar so Gifted and Talented students are challenged and are learning new material daily in school.
GT: Working with GT ParentsLearn how to understand concerns and communicate effectively with parents/guardians of GT students. You will also go over strategies and options for GT students and brainstorm possible scenarios.
HIPAA In SchoolsThis course will define the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. It will also help you identify when HIPAA applies in schools and describe practical steps to abiding by HIPA...
Human Trafficking AwarenessHuman trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is the exploitation of men, women, and children for forced labor or sex by a third-party for profit or gain. Texas is on the forefront of combating this hideous crime...
Improper Student RelationshipsThis course will help you understand the legal and professional aspects of Senate Bill 7 related to improper relationships between educators and students. It was signed into law by the Texas governor and went ...
Internet Safety For TeensIt is important to know how to keep yourself and your friends safe while using the Internet. In this course we will discuss online predators, risky behaviors, cyberbullying, and more.Note: Some of the cont...
K-12 Science SafetyThis course is intended for science teachers in elementary, intermediate, junior high, and high schools. It focuses on the responsibilities you have as a science teacher for your own and your students’ safety...
Managing Students with Food AllergiesThis course is based, in part, on the recommendations of Texas Department of Health Services in their publication Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies.