Just because it is free to the teacher doesn’t mean your district or school isn’t paying per person. If you cancel enough in advance you might save your school money. I know when I give workshops the cancellation deadline is 1 week notice other wise the school will be paying for that persons spot unless they fill it with someone else. It is not fair to the school nor the presenter to not give notice. But understandably I too have ducked out of a few pointless workshops in my day (not my own of course, that would be really bad business practice…lol). Have a good workshop or…cough cough…sick day before school starts up again.

Although you are not obligated to go, it’s probably a good idea to call and let someone know. If the workshop is full, your spot can be offered to someone else. It’s the kind of thing that gets back to your principal. Best not to be known as the kind of teacher (and person) that does not follow through on commitments….Just an opinion…

Nope not a big deal. Have been there done that. Pick up another one to make up for it.