Most teacher education programs offer little, if any, instruction
on Education Law. Consequently, teachers (in general) are not
well-versed in the intricacies of the law as it applies to their
own employment and their responsibilities as instructors. In light
of this dearth of information about law by most teachers, this book
is designed as an easy-to-read, practical manual that addresses the
key legal issues that teachers confront on a daily basis. While
many books on the market are aimed at school administrators, few
are designed primarily for teachers. Those that are, tend to be
overly broad in scope. This book, then, intends to help fill that
gap by providing a concise, practical guide that specifically
targets the areas of the law that are of most concern to teachers.
In the employment context, the book intends to present information
about teacher certification, employment, tenure, evaluation, and
dismissal along with issues related to collective bargaining and
teacher contracts. The book will also review the constitutional
rights of teachers, including freedom of speech and religion. In
addition, the book plans to provide information on how teachers can
avoid liability when dealing with discrimination and harassment
based on race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
religion, or disability, regardless of whether it is at the hands
of supervisors, peers, or students. In the instructional domain the
book is designed to explore the rights and responsibilities
teachers have in the instructional process. This will include
topics such as what can and cannot be taught, academic freedom,
methodology, grading policies, student records, and copyright law.
Information will be provided about tort liability and the teacher's
responsibilities regarding the safety and well-being of his or her
students as well as his or her own protections from defamation and
rights of self-defense.
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