Documentation Training - Presenter: Meredith Walker - Walsh Gallegos Law Firm

ALT Leadership Strand: School Wide Culture & School Improvement

There is no doubt that creating and maintaining an effective and efficient campus focused on providing the best educational environment for students is dependent upon educational leaders who nurture individual staff members’ talents. A successful campus is also a result of administrators who clearly communicate the expectations staff members must meet, and who provide staff members the tools and guidance to meet those expectations. Effective documentation assists administrators in achieving these goals. This session will review the different types of teacher contracts, review the documentation process, address the importance of progressive discipline plans, cover documentation strategies, and work through common scenarios for participants to apply the documentation process.

Meredith Prykryl Walker represents public entities in all facets of litigation, including employment, student matters, and special education. Meredith is an experienced trial attorney whose practice also includes the defense of public entities in appellate matters in state and federal courts. Through a responsive and calculated approach, Meredith counsels public entities on a daily basis, particularly with respect to potential discrimination claims. Meredith is a proud product of public schools and feels privileged to work with educators and school districts to navigate litigation when it arises. Along with her wins in the courtroom, Meredith provides extensive training to school personnel, fellow attorneys, and other business entities on a variety of topics directly impacting school districts and their employees in order to prevent litigation and avoid legal pitfalls on a day-to-day basis.