A word about
TCTA’s annual
Survival Guide

The Texas Classroom Teachers Association’s Survival Guide provides up-to-date information on education-related topics for Texas teaching professionals. Keep it in a handy place and refer to it as needed throughout the year. Please note that the Survival Guide does not substitute for the advice of an attorney. Members who have questions or need further information may contact the TCTA staff by calling (888) 879-8282 or by using our online contact form. General questions of a legal nature may be sent online using our “ask-a-lawyer” response center.

Please note: Information contained in the TCTA Survival Guide is current as of summer 2006, but is subject to change. The next regular legislative session will begin in January 2007.

 

 

 

An Indispensable Reference for Texas Teachers


If you’re new to the classroom

A look ahead: programs for 2007 and beyond

Teacher contracts

State laws affecting teachers

State minimum salary schedule/Incentive pay programs

Confidentiality issues; parental rights

Child abuse or neglect

Duty-free lunch; planning and preparation time

Charter schools in Texas

Texas public school nutrition policy

Fair Labor Standards Act for paraprofessionals

Tuition aid and housing loans

Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS)

Copyright pitfalls

What to do when called to the principal’s office

What to do when placed on administrative leave

 

 

State Board for Educator Certification

Site-based decision making committees

Analysis of the federal No Child Left Behind Act

Teacher Retirement System

Social Security benefits

Health insurance

Student assessment, curriculum/programs and graduation requirements

2006-07 student assessment calendar

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)

Inclusion and ARDs for regular education teachers

Restraint of students with disabilities

Student discipline and violence

Students who harm their peers

Resources

TCTA: All you need