This work analyzes the relationship between educational planning and the law, and provides the planner or administrator with invaluable tools for the elaboration and implementation of policies and reforms. The author presents the legal aspects of the different elements that make up the school system, and studies them in the context of the types of problems encountered by educational planners today. Several topical themes, such as decentralization and its administrative consequences, are looked at in particular detail. The study deliberately concentrates on countries that belong to the civil law tradition, thus complementing a previous title (n 46) in this collection on the common law countries.
This work analyzes the relationship between educational planning and the law, and provides the planner or administrator with invaluable tools for the elaboration and implementation of policies and reforms. The author presents the legal aspects of the different elements that make up the school system, and studies them in the context of the types of problems encountered by educational planners today. Several topical themes, such as decentralization and its administrative consequences, are looked at in particular detail. The study deliberately concentrates on countries that belong to the civil law tradition, thus complementing a previous title (n 46) in this collection on the common law countries.
Legal Aspects of Educational Management, part one of the book is a primer of law as it relates to education. It deals only with those aspects of law close to educational institutions and does not delve deeply into issues of civil or criminal law.This book calls for acquaintance with the educational laws because it involves interactions of statutes, policies and directives by Government which has bearing on the various aspects of education.Cases of defaults, litigation and transgressions relating to administrative process were discussed in this book with concrete examples from Uganda.Part two comprises basic principles in school administration where administrative theories, organizational typologies, some elements in decision making, delegation and school records were discussed.The book is a veritable asset to students in Educational management and administration.
"This is one of the best books involving legal issues that I have seen. It is practical, well organized, and thorough. Specific court cases and findings clearly illuminate the intent of the law, giving the administrator guidance in making sound legal decisions. This book would be an excellent reference for any administrator′s collection."--Sharon M. Redfern, PrincipalHighland Park Elementary School, Lewistown, MT The ideal quick-reference guide for understanding legal issues in schools! On a daily basis, today′s educators must make legally sound decisions concerning the instruction, supervision, and safety of students while operating within the boundaries of the U.S. Constitution, federal and state laws, and school district policy. This compact, jargon-free, easy-to-understand reference focuses on two hundred common legal issues to provide school administrators and teachers with authoritative, legally defensible approaches for addressing school challenges. Through the accessible Q&A format, teachers and school leaders can read sequentially or browse for immediate answers on topics such as religious issues, individuals′ rights, disciplinary practices, morality, teacher dismissal, liabilities, NCLB, and more. Practical and concise, this guide provides: A list of relevant court cases pertaining to each question and answer Legal references to guide teachers′ and school leaders′ actions A glossary of legal terms and a list of selected federal statutes Summaries and conclusions at the end of each chapter The 200 Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions for Educators contains invaluable information to assist educators in performing their duties effectively and in accordance with the law.
