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The Lack of ABA Services Did Not Result in the Denial of FAPE

2016 Spring Sped Issue 1 / Hot off the presses

A hearing officer disagrees with parents about denial of FAPE resulting from application of ABA services by a teacher rather than a BCBA.

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It’s Time Texas

2016 Spring Sped Issue 1 / Fresh Ideas

Harlingen ISD wins first place in a community fitness challenge.

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5-Minute Film Festival: Inspirational Teachers

2016 Spring Sped Issue 1 / Just for fun

Check out this and other videos from the “5-Minute Film Festival: Inspirational Teachers” from Edutopia View the rest of the videos.

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What the New EEOC Rules Regarding the Release of Employer Position Statements Means to You

2016 Personnel Issue 3 / Feature

The EEOC releases new rules allowing the charging party access to employer's position statements.

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Even More Personnel Law Conference Q&A Continued…

2016 Personnel Issue 3 / Conference Q&A

An answer and links to resources are provided on the question of religious accommodation.

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Principal’s Alleged Retaliatory Motive Could Be Used to Support Liability Against the School Board

2016 Personnel Issue 3 / Hot off the presses

In this interesting case, a JROTC instructor sues the school board for retaliation under the False Claims Act even though he was employed by the Marine Corps.

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Court’s Dismissal Of Woman’s Retaliation Claim Was Improper

2016 Personnel Issue 3 / Hot off the presses

Failure to rescind the resignation of an employee at her request after the employee testified at a grievance hearing qualified as an adverse employment action.

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P.E. Teacher Could Proceed on Her Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims

2016 Personnel Issue 3 / Hot off the presses

The court of appeals finds sufficient evidence of harassment and retaliation and allows a terminated teacher to proceed with her suit.

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The Teacher Failed to Establish Claims Related to Her Contract, Appraisals and Salary

2016 Principals Issue 3, 2016 Personnel Issue 3 / Hot off the presses

The commissioner rules in favor of the district when a teacher files grievances but fails to exhaust administrative remedies.

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Did the Assistant Principal Enter Into a Valid Contract After He Agreed to Resign?

2016 Personnel Issue 3 / Hot off the presses

The Commissioner looks at two contracts signed by an assistant principal and a district and decides which is enforceable.

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