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TCTA's 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. General questions of a legal nature may be sent online using our “Ask-A-Lawyer” response center at tcta.org.

Information contained in the TCTA Survival Guide is current as of summer 2011 but is subject to change.

All legal material is for purposes of general reference only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.

Posted/Updated date
2011-12 student assessment calendar Sep 21, 2011
Defining appropriate professional boundaries with students Sep 21, 2011
Health insurance Sep 29, 2011
Teacher contracts Sep 21, 2011
§ 11.164. Restricting Written Information Feb 21, 2011
Key laws affecting teachers Sep 28, 2011
If you’re new to the classroom... Sep 28, 2011
Analysis of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (also known as ESEA) Sep 28, 2011
Social Security benefits Sep 21, 2011
Student discipline and violence Sep 29, 2011
Salaries and reductions/furloughs Sep 28, 2011
Duty-free lunch; planning and preparation time Sep 20, 2011
Required notice to educators and confidential information Sep 21, 2011
Site-based decision making committees Sep 21, 2011
Laws that impact the student-to-student relationship Sep 21, 2011
Student discipline rights and responsibilities chart Sep 29, 2011
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004) Sep 28, 2011
Inclusion & ARDs for regular education teachers Sep 21, 2011
Curriculum/programs Sep 20, 2011
Graduation requirements Sep 28, 2011