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Live Webcast Rebroadcast

Public School Employee Social Media Use.


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Education
Faculty:
Rachel Reight
Program Credits:
1-1.2 Credits
Credit Type:
General
Program Type:
Live Webcast Rebroadcast

Dates


Description

This continuing legal education course delves into the increasingly complex intersection of social media and public school employment. With the rise of social media platforms, public school employees face unique challenges and legal considerations regarding their online presence. This course will explore relevant laws, policies, and best practices for public school employees to ensure their social media use aligns with professional responsibilities and legal obligations. Participants will gain insights into the potential pitfalls of social media activity, the implications for employment, and strategies for navigating these challenges effectively.

Learning Objectives:

1.     Understand the legal framework governing social media use by public-school employees, including First Amendment rights and limitations.

2.     Identify the potential risks and consequences of inappropriate social media activity for public school employees.

3.     Apply best practices for maintaining a professional online presence that aligns with the ethical and legal standards of public school employees.

4.     Recognize the role of school policies and guidelines in regulating social media use and how to comply with them.

5.     Analyze case studies to understand how courts have addressed issues related to public school employee social media use.

Credits


Alabama

AL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Alaska

AK General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association.  Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.  


Arizona

AZ General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.  This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.


Arkansas

AR General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


California

CA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
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Colorado

CO General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Connecticut

CT General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Delaware

DE General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Florida

FL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Georgia

GA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 

GA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 


Hawaii

HI General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Idaho

ID General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration:
Status: Approved


Illinois

IL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Indiana

IN General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Iowa

IA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Kansas

KS General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Kentucky

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9640


Louisiana

LA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 


Maine

ME General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 


Maryland

MD General

Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Massachusetts

MA General

Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Michigan

MI General

Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Minnesota

MN General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 0012487


Mississippi

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Missouri

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 150036


Montana

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 5420


Nebraska

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Nevada

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 55391


New Hampshire

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved

NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. The provider believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may quality for 60 minutes toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. New Hampshire attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.


New Jersey

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3332


New Mexico

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


New York

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


North Carolina

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Expiration: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Expires: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9370


North Dakota

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Ohio

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 19607


Oklahoma

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 4528


Oregon

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Pennsylvania

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 12497


Rhode Island

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
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Status: Not Approved
Provider Number: 00959


South Carolina

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: SPROU


South Dakota

General

South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Tennessee

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Texas

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: A17672


Utah

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration:
Status: Not Approved


Vermont

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved


Virginia

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration:
Status: Not Approved


Washington

Law & Legal Procedure

Credit Type: Law & Legal Procedure
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9903940


West Virginia

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Wisconsin

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Wyoming

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast Rebroadcast
Course Expiration: 10/15/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation



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Faculty

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Partner

Baasten, McKinley and Co., L.P.A.


Rachel Reight is a dedicated attorney and owner of BAASTEN, MCKINLEY & CO., LPA, specializing in representing local education association affiliates and members. Passionate about advocating for teachers and classified employees, she handles various legal matters including pre-termination hearings, Title IX investigations, and labor negotiations. Rachel also teaches Labor-Management Relations at Kent State University and is a sought-after speaker.  Recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2017 and 2018, she has published articles in the Akron Legal News, reflecting her commitment to excellence and integrity in education law.


Dates

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:02 PM EDT