Behavior Coordinator Training 2026-2027: Chapter 37, MDRs and Positive School Culture
- Austin (Main Campus)
- 6 CPE Credits
- $50
Texas law requires every campus to follow specific procedures when disciplining students, and gaps in that process can put both students and districts at risk.
Our TEC Chapter 37 & MDR Training Course was designed to give educators and administrators a comprehensive, practical understanding of Texas Education Code Chapter 37 and the manifestation determination review (MDR) process. Participants examine the statutory requirements that govern student discipline and leave equipped to apply them consistently and lawfully.
Here's what we help you with:
- TEC Chapter 37: Student Conduct, Removals, and Due Process
- Discipline Procedures for Special Populations
- Discipline Alternatives and Their Role in School Climate
- Manifestation Determination Review (MDR): Legal Framework and Procedures
- Conducting Compliant MDR Meetings and Documenting Decisions
Our behavior specialists bring decades of combined expertise to this training, helping you connect the legal requirements to the day-to-day realities of your campus. You'll leave with a working knowledge of how discipline decisions affect school climate, student behavior, and long-term student outcomes — not just what the law says, but how to apply it.
Description:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Texas Education Code Chapter 37, with a focus on lawful and effective student discipline practices that support a positive school culture. It also covers Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) requirements, giving participants the legal frameworks and procedures needed to conduct compliant meetings and make informed decisions that protect student rights while maintaining school safety.
Key Takeaways:
- TEC Chapter 37 Compliance: Understanding statutory requirements around student conduct, removals, due process, and discipline alternatives.
- Special Populations: Applying discipline procedures correctly for students with additional legal protections.
- MDR Procedures: Conducting legally sound manifestation determination review meetings from start to finish.
- School Climate Impact: Connecting discipline decisions to broader outcomes in student behavior and school culture.
Participants will leave with the legal grounding and practical tools needed to make compliant, informed discipline decisions that protect student rights and support school safety.