Employee Use of Social Media in K-12 Schools
Schools nationwide are facing challenges related to staff social media usage. The line between professional and personal online activity can blur, leading to potential legal issues such as disciplinary actions being challenged in court, employee privacy concerns, and even First Amendment conflicts. While school districts often have acceptable use policies for district technology, addressing personal technology and outside conduct raises many legal questions. Is such conduct protected by law or the Constitution? Does a school have the right to access personal accounts outside of school? Register today to learn everything you need to know about legal and acceptable technology use for school employees.
What You’ll Learn
During this highly informative webinar, our speaker will discuss:
During this highly informative webinar, our speaker will discuss:
- Various technologies used by staff and the district’s obligations to address them
- The importance of adopting and distributing policies and handbook provisions
- Navigating off-campus technology use, including implications related to the First Amendment, harassment, and defamation
- Laws related to technology in schools, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- When and how school districts can search staff online accounts
Recommended Audience
Who Should Attend?
Who Should Attend?
- District administrators
- Principals’ assistants
- Principals
- Superintendents
- School board members
- Human resources directors
- Student services directors
- Other K-12 administrators
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- Partner with Boardman & Clark, LLP of Madison, Wisconsin
- School Law Practice Group and Labor and Employment Group
- Represents educational institutions in a variety of education law matters
- Published many articles regarding education and employment law
- Former president of the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association
- Current member of the State Bar of Wisconsin
- JD degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
