From the desk of
Dr. Linda Orozco
Professional Development Presentations
by Aspiring Educational Administrators
Available FREE
Fall
2008
Listed below (and weblink) are over two dozen 30-minute
presentations/workshops. These are available to districts, schools,
organizations, or university courses for FREE. Aspiring school
administrators have prepared these presentations in Powerpoint
format. Each presentation is 30 minutes in length. Please contact
the presentor directly via telephone or email to
request they bring their presentation to your school, district, class or
organization. Dr. Orozco is proud to offer these workshops as part of
candidates' activities in fulfilling authentic assessment activities as part of
her course EDAD564- School Law. Please
contact Dr. Linda Orozco, Professor, with any comments or questions at Lorozco@fullerton.edu
Can I use this in my Classroom with my Students?
Have you asked yourself whether what
you are using, copying, or showing in class for instructional purposes is
breaking any copyright laws? Join me as we explore this issue by
collaboratively creating reflective posters and engaging in scholarly
discussion on what is permitted and what is not within the law.
Sarai Costley, sarai.costley@pusd.org (909) 397-4711 ext. 6428
Science Teacher Spec. (K-12), Pomona USD & Professional Associate, Cal Poly
Pomona
Religion in Public
Schools: What should every administrator and teacher know?
This presentation will
explore the dynamics of integrating religious content within the public school
setting. What does the law say about teaching religion, prayer, and
honoring holiday observances? Practical implications of the laws
regarding religion will be addressed.
Danielle Froelich Dfroelich@ewcsd.org (562) 789-7020
5th Grade Teacher,
Developing a Teacher
Website: What Laws are Important to Know?
This presentation will discuss what content is allowable on teacher websites
(images, video clips, links, student information, etc.), and what teachers can
do to protect themselves from potential liability. Participants will learn
about current laws and the appropriate use of teacher websites as a
communication tool.
Justine Lang, jblang@capousd.org
310-739-7532
English Teacher and STAP, Capistrano USD
Holidays Around the
World: How much can religious holidays be a part of the classroom
curriculum?
As the holiday season
approaches, this presentation will cover how much teachers can teach about
religious holidays in the public schools. To what extent can teachers
address holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and Ramadan in their
curriculum? Participants will learn about the laws and what can be taught
in their classrooms.
Deena Vela, mrssmartie@cox.net,
(949) 235-4440
Science/ Technology TOSA,
Students’ Rights of
Expression : What does the Law say?
The First Amendment protects the right to freedom of expression, which consists
of freedom of speech, from government interference. Through this presentation,
participants will learn about current laws and the limitations that
school officials can place on student expressions that occur on or off school
grounds.
Taruna Ramani tarunaramani@hotmail.com (949) 679-5955
Candidate Masters Program in Educational Leadership, CSUF
Student Information on the Internet: What is Allowed?
This presentation will discuss the use of the Internet and how it relates to
student privacy rights. Are photos and podcasts
allowed on classroom and school websites? How much security is needed
regarding student information? Participants will learn about current laws
about posting student information on the Internet.
Susan Chan
6th Grade Teacher,
Teacher Rights: What is in the Teacher Contract?
This presentation will be geared towards new teachers coming into the field of
education. It will discuss his/her contractual rights guaranteed under
Michelle Evans Michellerowley2000@yahoo.com
801-830-4322
4th grade Teacher,
Copyright Law for Multimedia Resources at
School
The presentation will discuss
the use of copyrighted electronic materials in school setting. What does the
law say about the copyright for multimedia, software and internet at school?
The audience will also know more about the application of fair use to
technologies and about teachers as well as students responsibility for
complying with the law.
Thi Ta taanhthi99@gmail.com 571 - 297 – 5114
Program Officer,
Legal Custody and Education Rights: What
Teachers Can and Cannot Disclose to Non-custodial Parents
This presentation will discuss
parents’ educational rights as related to child custody cases. What rights do
non-custodial parents or grandparents have when the student is living with
them? Participants will learn exactly what information to which non-custodial
parents and family members are entitled.
Lori Boyer Lboyer@tustin.k12.ca.us (714) 730-7536
3rd gr. Teacher, Elem. Teaching Assistant Principal,
Students, Gender and the Law: The changing face of
equality in schools.
When is a school allowed to make gender-specific rules? Do the rules stand up
in court? What happens when an individual doesn't fit the gender norms?
This fast-paced presentation will explore the current legal implications of
gender in public schools. Presentation will include pre-assessment, audience
participation, and discussion.
James Fleming jfleming@busd.k12.ca.us (562) 301-5502
Assistant Principal: Activities & Special Education,
School
Discipline: Causes for Suspension
This presentation
will discuss circumstances in which a student may be suspended from class
and/or a school site, the duration of a suspension, and the rights of students
and parents.
Joshua
Porter, jporter@tustin.k12.ca.us 714-730-7573
6th
grade Math and Earth Science Teacher,
Historical Perspectives to Special Education
This presentation
will examine some historical perspectives behind special education laws and
their impact in today’s educational environment. Participants will learn
about seminal court cases, the evolvement of special education laws, and the
impact these laws have regarding free and appropriate public education.
Ylva Penman,
ylva.penman@sausd.us 714-317-7013
Adapted Physical
Education Specialist,
This presentation
will briefly outline the rights and responsibilities of parents. What can
parents do to help their children be successful in school? Participants will
learn what factors contribute greatly to student achievement and a positive
school environment.
Shannon
Moore, smoore@tustin.k12.ca.us 714-730-7536
2nd
Grade Teacher, Elementary Teaching Assistant Principal,
Student Rights as it
Relates to Discipline
This presentation focuses on current case law that establishes precedence in
the realm of student discipline. Student rights ought to be preserved for the
sake of establishing trust with students and parents along with modeling good
citizenship. As educators, protecting students First, Fourth, and Fifth
Amendments become challenging and often unclear.
Moises De La Mora, delamorafunds@yahoo.com (714) 926-0189
High School Social Science Teacher,
Student Discipline: Following the Law
This presentation will discuss the
importance of student discipline rules and the legal framework for student
discipline in
Jesus Becerra, chuyb65@hotmail.com 949-842-2402
3rd grade Teacher,
In Loco Parentis: Parent’s Rights and Responsibilities
and School Safety
This presentation will examine the
large body of law that governs rights and responsibilities as it refers to
school safety. What rights do parents have to be on school campus during
school hours? What responsibilities do parents and schools have in the
maintenance of a safe learning environment?
Eric Merkt, merkt1066@yahoo.com
714 808-1909
3rd grade teacher, SAUSD
School Discipline – History in the Making
This presentation
will begin with a summary of important school discipline cases within
Diana Wright Wright_di@auhsd.us 949-233-6177
8th grade Math
Teacher,
Parents as Partners
How can home and school foster a shared responsibility
to increase student achievement? This presentation will briefly review
parents' rights and responsibilities, and provide educators the tools to help
parents navigate through the educational school system and build a home-school
connection.
Olivia Silva osilva@ggusd.us
714-420-1012
Teacher on Special Assignment, Garden Grove USD
Student Discipline and Special Education
How does discipline differ
with special education students and regular education students? This
presentation will highlight the legal aspects of student discipline and the
rights of special education students. Participants will examine case
students and understand the differences in consequences, suspensions and other
student discipline factors.
Lisa Wilson, lwilson@orangesud.org (714) 628-4300 x2076
Counselor,
Student Discipline
District personnel are
invited to attend this presentation, which will inform participants about the
legal aspects of
Jaemie Heiland jaemie@pacbell.net
714-401-4949
Teacher on Special
Assignment,
A Student’s Right
to a Free and Appropriate Public Education: What is Response to
Intervention?
This presentation will
discuss the federal law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and
a student’s entitlement to a Free and Appropriate Public Education
(FAPE). What is Response to Intervention (RTI)? Participants will
learn about current laws and proper procedures when recommending students for a
Student Study Team meeting.
Melissa Paonessa
thepaonessas@socal.rr.com
714-290-6540
3rd Grade Teacher,
Accountability:
Educating ELL Students as a Targeted Group
This presentation
will focus on the educational rights of English-language learners as a student
group needing special instructional attention. It will explore the difference
between bilingual education and English immersion while outlining the role
state and federal laws play in holding schools accountable to the
English-language development of ELL students.
Katy Sheyka ksheyka@tustin.k12.ca.us 714-730-7457
Title I/ Response
to Instruction Teacher on Special Assignment,
I’m Not In Special Education, But I Have a Disability:
What Does The Law Say About Me?
This presentation will discuss
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities
Act. What rights do students with
disabilities have at school? What happens if this act is not properly
implemented with students? Participants will learn about the law and its
execution within a school classroom.
Andrew J. Moraga amoraga@ewcsd.org 562-789-2000
7th Grade Teacher,
Physical Contact Between Teachers and Students: What
You Need to Know
This presentation will focus on teacher/student
physical contact. Specifically, what constitutes corporal punishment and cases
in which physical contact or restraint may be used, and to what extent physical
contact may be used according to
John McGuinness jmcguinness@excite.com (714)
836-1971
Students’ Rights to Search and Seizure: What
does the law say?
This presentation will discuss the rights of students and administrators
regarding searches of students and their belongings as they apply to student
lockers, desks and other school storage placed. Participants will learn about
current laws and appropriate procedures for searches and seizures of students
and their possessions.
Jessica A. Monserratte J_monserratte@yahoo.com (562) 746-1314
Director of Activities & Social Studies Educator, ABC Unified
Teachers and Student Discipline
This presentation will discuss classroom teachers and student discipline.
What actions warrant student discipline? What types of discipline may be
imposed by teachers and for what length of time? Participants will learn
about the laws governing student discipline and receive information on
acceptable forms of discipline.
Christi Yokoyama cyokoyama@tustin.k12.ca.us
714-730-7390
4th/5th Grade Teacher, Elementary Teacher Assistant
Principal, Tustin USD
Special Education and Discipline
This presentation focuses on
the procedures to follow when disciplining students receiving special education
services. The audience of this
presentation will understand the procedures and laws to apply when disciplining
students with disabilities.
Stacy Wheat swheat@iusd.org 949-637-7951
SDC Teacher,