Student and Employee Speech
Respecting the Right to Free Speech
While Protecting the School Environment
August 30, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help educational leaders, administrators, and board members navigate the complexities of free speech in schools. This session will provide a thorough understanding of free speech rights, legal considerations, and practical strategies to foster a respectful and safe educational environment.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding Free Speech Rights:
- Overview of First Amendment rights as they apply to students and employees in educational settings.
- Recent legal precedents and key cases affecting free speech in schools.
- Balancing Free Speech and School Safety:
- Strategies for addressing hate speech and preventing harassment while upholding free speech rights.
- Crafting policies that promote respectful discourse and protect the school community.
- Guidance for Administrators and Educators:
- Best practices for handling controversial topics and speakers on campus.
- Techniques for fostering an inclusive environment that respects diverse viewpoints.
- Legal Considerations and Compliance:
- Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws regarding free speech in education.
- Understanding the limits of free speech in preventing disruption and maintaining order.
By participating in this webinar, attendees will gain valuable insights into managing free speech in educational environments, ensuring that both the rights of individuals and the safety and respect of the school community are upheld.
Registration
$99 per person
Make checks and purchase orders payable to AALRR
**Cancellations must be received in writing 3 days prior to session to receive a refund. Refunds will not be issued after this date.
Questions?
Contact Keesha Clark at kclark@aalrr.com or 562-653-3453
Webinar is offered to district, COE and SELPA employees only.
Event Speakers
Partner
Associate
Event Contact
Keesha Clark | kclark@aalrr.com