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Information contained in the printed TCTA Survival Guide is current as of Summer 2007, but is subject to change. To be sure what you are viewing is current, the date the information was posted or updated will be located at the bottom of each page. All legal material is for purposes of general reference only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.

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Texas Classroom Teachers Association®. All rights reserved

 

 

 

Table of Contents

About your job

Appraisals

Certification

Contracts

Financial aid and loans

Incentive pay

New teachers

FLSA for Paraprofessionals

Salary schedule

TCTA benefits

About your benefits

Health insurance

Social security

Teacher retirement system (TRS)

Legal issues

Confidentiality & parental rights

Duty-free lunch and prep time

NCLB analysis

State laws that affect you

Required Notices to teachers

 

About your school

Charter schools

Curriculum

Nutrition

Site-based decision making committees

About your students

Child abuse

Discipline & violence

IDEA 2004

Graduation requirements

Student discipline, rights and responsibilities

Students who harm their peers

Student assessment

What to do if:

Called to the Principal's office

Placed on administrative leave

Legislative issues

Legislative involvement

 

Web posted: 08/03/07