Garrett Williams of Stevens Clay, P.S. will break down the latest changes to Washington’s student discipline laws—changes that have left many educators and administrators frustrated with the process and unsure of the legal boundaries. Garrett will walk through a student discipline handbook developed by Stevens Clay and provide practical guidance on how to impose, document, and support discipline under the current rules. Topics will include social media and off-campus misconduct, limits on long-term exclusion, and other trending issues. The session will be interactive, with time for questions and discussion of challenges districts are facing in real time.

Training Objectives:

• Clarify Legal Standards: Understand the current legal framework for student discipline in Washington, including recent changes to long-term suspension and expulsion rules, and how those changes impact school-based decision-making.
• Strengthen Discipline Practices: Learn how to lawfully impose, document, and support disciplinary actions using the Stevens Clay Student Discipline Handbook, with emphasis on defensible practices and real-world scenarios.
• Apply Guidance to Emerging Issues: Explore how districts are navigating challenges related to social media, off-campus conduct, and disruptive behavior—while staying legally compliant and student-centered.