This three-part professional development series equips Tennessee school leaders with the critical legal knowledge and practical guidance needed to lead confidently and compliantly in today’s complex educational landscape. Led by renowned education attorney Chuck Cagle, this series offers timely insights into state and federal law, emerging legal issues in public education, and the responsibilities of administrators in protecting student and staff rights while maintaining school safety and academic integrity.
Each session will include real-world case studies, legal updates, and opportunities for interactive Q&A. Designed for superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and district leaders; this series is essential for navigating today’s challenging legal environment with clarity and confidence.
Day 1: October 16, 2025
Leaders and the Law with Chuck Cagle: Personnel, Human Resources, and Licensure 2025
Focus: Legal guidance on hiring, employee contracts, evaluations, non-renewals, and licensure compliance under Tennessee law.
Topics Include:
Tenure and non-tenure status
Dismissals and due process
Educator licensure standards and renewals
Navigating employee grievances and personnel records
Chuck Cagle will add to this list as needed to support your work around this topic
Day 2: October 20, 2025
Leaders and the Law with Chuck Cagle: Discipline, Section 504, Special Education, and Search & Seizure 2025
Focus: Legal expectations around student rights, disciplinary procedures, disability protections, and lawful investigations.
Topics Include:
Suspension/expulsion policies and procedural safeguards
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs)
504/IDEA legal distinctions
Legal boundaries for searches, investigations, and student interviews
Other topics will be presented through questions and answer sessions on that topic that day
Day 3: October 23, 2025
Leaders and the Law with Chuck Cagle: Implementation of Tennessee Law and Policy 2025
Focus: Bringing it all together---understanding how to align leadership practices with Tennessee statutes, board policies, and evolving legal guidance.
Topics Include:
Current legal updates impacting schools
Compliance with state accountability, funding, and policy changes
Risk management and leadership decision-making
Aligning local policy with TDOE and state law
All other topics needed to wrap up the October training and help you feel ready for the work in 2025/2026.
The series will help our subscribers gain clarity on school law expectations and leadership responsibilities, build confidence in handling complex HR and discipline scenarios, ensure compliance with 504, IDEA, and licensure laws, and align school practices with Tennessee state policy and emerging legislation.
*** 4 HOURS TASL CREDIT PER EVENT***