Your teaching career hangs in the balance when you consider walking away from your contract mid-year. But what exactly happens to your professional license when life circumstances force you to make that difficult choice? Tony Bertolino, Managing Partner of Bertolino LLP, pulls back the curtain on Texas's contract abandonment process for educators in this eye-opening conversation. 

The path to discipline involves two separate agencies - the Texas Education Agency (TEA) handles investigations while the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) determines sanctions. This distinction matters tremendously when building your defense. Even more surprising? Your completely valid personal reasons for leaving - burnout, family emergencies, toxic work environments - might not align with SBEC's narrow list of acceptable exceptions.

Join us as Tony reveals the documentation you'll need to protect yourself, the timeline requirements you must follow, and the most common traps teachers fall into when their personal and professional lives collide. He then emphasizes that knee-jerk reactions during moments of frustration can jeopardize years of educational career-building.

If you're currently considering resignation or just want to prepare for future possibilities, this episode helps you build a roadmap for protecting your teaching certificate while navigating difficult circumstances. Remember - proper planning and professional guidance before you act can mean the difference between preserving your career and starting over. Subscribe now for more essential insights that help you confidently engage with your regulatory agency.

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