The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers
The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers

Author: Allan G. Osborne, Jr.

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-04-04

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1452239118

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"Now teachers have an absolute desk reference that could be called ′How to Stay in the Classroom and Out of the Courtroom!" —John Casper, District Achievement Gap Coordinator Kentucky Department of Education "Reading this book is the next best thing to taking a class on education law. It could well serve as the resource for such a class!" —Deanna Brunlinger, Science Teacher Elkhorn Area High School, WI Everything teachers need to know about education law Do you know what you can and can′t do and say in your school? Most teacher education programs offer little, if any, instruction on education law. When teachers need advice regarding employment or instructional issues, they may find the search frustrating, time-consuming, or costly. Teachers will find the answers to their most frequently asked legal questions in this easy-to-read book. Key topics include: Certification, tenure, evaluation, and dismissal Collective bargaining and teacher contracts Constitutional rights of teachers Discrimination and harassment Academic freedom Grading policy and integrity of student records Copyright law Safety Also covered are tort liability, teachers′ responsibilities regarding the safety and well-being of their students, and teachers′ protection from defamation. Educators will find practical suggestions, vignettes, and summaries of judicial opinions with real-world applications. Don′t wait for a problem to arise. Read this book and be prepared.

The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers
The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers

Author: Allan G. Osborne, Jr.

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-04-04

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1452223653

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Everything teachers need to know about education law Do you know what you can and can’t say and do in your school? Most teacher education programs offer little, if any, instruction on education law. When teachers need advice regarding employment or instructional issues, they may find the search frustrating, time-consuming, or costly. Teachers will find the answers to their most frequently asked legal questions in this easy-to-read book. Key topics include: Certification, tenure, evaluation, and dismissal Collective bargaining and teacher contracts Constitutional rights of teachers Discrimination and harassment Teachers’ responsibility regarding student bullying Academic freedom Copyright law Safety

Legal Rights of Teachers and Students
Legal Rights of Teachers and Students

Author: Nelda H. Cambron-McCabe

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780205579365

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The second edition of Legal Rights of Teachers and Students provides an applied treatment of the current status of the law governing public schools in the key areas that concern teachers AND students. Written for the growing undergraduate and returning professional audience of teachers, this text addresses legal principles applicable to pre-service and in-service practitioners in a succinct, comprehensive manner. This book addresses the central issues that concern school personnel in their daily activities: church/state relations, instructional issues, student expression, students with disabilities, student discipline, teacher employment, TEACHERS' SUBSTANTIVE RIGHTS, termination of employment and tort liability. Information in this text will guide PRACTITIONERS and help alleviate concerns voiced by new educators who don't know the legal concepts that govern schools.

The 200 Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions for Educators
The 200 Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions for Educators

Author: Nathan L. Essex

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2009-06-24

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1412965772

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"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.

Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019
Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019

Author: Peter Wright

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781892320001

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Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019 is designed to make it easier for you to stay up-to-date on new cases and developments in special education law.Learn about current and emerging issues in special education law, including:* All decisions in IDEA and Section 504 ADA cases by U.S. Courts of Appeals in 2019* How Courts of Appeals are interpreting the two 2017 decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court* Cases about discrimination in a daycare center, private schools, higher education, discrimination by licensing boards in national testing, damages, higher standards for IEPs and "least restrictive environment"* Tutorial about how to find relevant state and federal cases using your unique search terms

Teachers' Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Teachers' Legal Rights and Responsibilities

Author: Jon Berry

Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9781902806778

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Suitable for trainee teachers, NQTs and any other teachers who need to know their rights and responsibilities as teachers under the law, this book sets out the statutory frameworks that cover their vocation.

Ethics in Education
Ethics in Education

Author: David E. W. Fenner

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780815330882

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First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

School Law for Teachers
School Law for Teachers

Author: Julie Underwood

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780131192423

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For courses in General Methods, Student Teaching, and School Law. Written in concise and accessible language School Law for Teachers: Concepts and Applications is written for both preservice and inservice teachers. It is meant to provide them with a broad legal background and to help them understand their rights and responsibilities as well as the rights of their students. It covers the issues that are of greatest concern to classroom teachers today, namely employment and tenure, teachers' rights, teachers' legal responsibilities, students' rights, education of students with disabilities, student discipline and due process, discrimination and harassment, religion and more.

National Education Technology Plan
National Education Technology Plan

Author: Arthur P. Hershaft

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781613246368

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Education is the key to America's economic growth and prosperity and to our ability to compete in the global economy. It is the path to higher earning power for Americans and is necessary for our democracy to work. It fosters the cross-border, cross-cultural collaboration required to solve the most challenging problems of our time. The National Education Technology Plan 2010 calls for revolutionary transformation. Specifically, we must embrace innovation and technology which is at the core of virtually every aspect of our daily lives and work. This book explores the National Education Technology Plan which presents a model of learning powered by technology, with goals and recommendations in five essential areas: learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure and productivity.