Extra Credit Workshops at the 8th Annual New Hampshire Principals Academy

NEW FOR 2026!

Join Principal Academy presenters, Jim O'Shaughnessy, Meghan Glynn, Anna Cole, and Sarah Freeman, for one or both of our half-day "Extra Credit" sessions leading up to the Academy. On Wednesday, August 5, we will be offering morning and afternoon workshops covering a deeper dive on frequently requested topics.

MORNING WORKSHOP

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Student and Staff First Amendment Rights in Your School 

A Understanding student and employee First Amendment rights has never been more timely or important for school administrators. This session explores the balance between student and educator First Amendment rights versus the school’s obligation to regulate speech in certain circumstances. We will focus on state and federal constitutional rights of free speech and religion in public schools, covering landmark cases like Tinker and discuss best practices for navigating controversial topics in your schools. The goal is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to ensure that your decisions are consistent with local policy and constitutionally sound.  

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Employment Supervision & Investigations

Strengthen your leadership skills and handle employment issues in your building with confidence in this practical half-day training on employee supervision, management, and workplace misconduct investigations in schools. This interactive session provides clear guidance on effective teacher/staff oversight, documentation, and legally sound investigation practices. Attendees will leave with practical tools, real-world examples, and strategies they can apply within their buildings to manage teachers/staff and handle misconduct issues professionally and effectively.   Join us to discuss how to manage the following statutory obligations while engaging in active performance management and/or an effective fact-finding process:

Topics will include:

• American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and similar statutes
• Law against discrimination (Title VII, RSA 354-A)
• Statutes governing teacher terminations, removals, and non-renewals (RSA 189)
• Statutes governing public employee labor relations (RSA 273-A)

PLEASE NOTE

Registration for our Extra Credit workshops does not include a spot at our 8/6-8/7 Principals Academy. To sign up for the Academy, click the separate registration link HERE.

Cancellations

All cancellations for this conference are subject to a full non-refundable $50.00 administrative fee. To receive a full refund, your written cancellation must be received ten or more business days prior to the event. Cancellations within ten business days of the event may be refunded in the event that the empty space can be filled. If it cannot be filled prior to the event, registrants have the option of sending another administrator in their stead or receiving materials. However, no refunds will be given.

Billing

Contact: accounting@dwmlaw.com

Questions

Contact Morgan Stickney: marketing@dwmlaw.com 800.727.1941 Ext. 210

Need Help?

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