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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.

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Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Introduction: The Historical and Legal Foundations of Public Education Introduction A Brief History of Public Education in America Legal Fundamentals of Education Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 2. School Governance and the Teacher Introduction The Role of the Federal Government State Education Agencies Local School Boards School Finance and Use of Property Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 3. Basic Constitutional Rights and Freedoms Introduction First Amendment Rights Privacy Due Process Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 4. Employment Terms and Conditions Introduction Teacher Certification or Licensure Privacy Rights of Teachers Salaries and Terms of Employment Leaves of Absence Teacher Evaluations Resignations Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 5. Collective Bargaining Introduction Historical Background Bargaining Units and Their Composition Union Rights Dispute Resolution Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 6. Prohibitions Against Employment Discrimination Introduction Race, Color, Ethnicity, or National Origin Gender Religion Disability Age Genetic Information Retaliation Affirmative Action Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 7. Teacher Discipline, Dismissal, and Due Process Introduction Tenure Rights Progressive Discipline and Dismissal of Teachers Reduction in Force Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 8. Curricular and Instructional Issues Introduction Control of the Curriculum and Academic Freedom Student Records Copyright Law Using Technology in the Classroom Special Education and Programs for English Language Learners Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions What's Next Endnotes 9. Tort Liability Introduction Definitions and Types of Torts Educational Malpractice Civil Rights Violations Summary and Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions Endnotes Resource A: Court Systems and the Authority of Courts Functions and Duties of the Courts Organization of the Federal Court System State Courts Court Jurisdictions Resource B: Legal Resources and References Laws and Regulations Court Decisions Understanding Legal Citations Resource C: Basic Legal Research: Maintaining Currency in an Evolving Legal Environment Keeping Abreast of Legal Developments Useful Education Law Websites Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations Index

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