School Law for K-12 Educators : Concepts and Cases

by Frank D. Aquila

• ISBN13: 9781412960304
• ISBN10: 1412960304
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-29
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

School Law for K-12 Educators avoids the often-complex presentation of education laws and the issues surrounding education. The text allow prospective headteachers, counsellors and teachers to grasp essential legalities of public school law without being weighed down with complex, non-essential details. School Law for K-12 Educators provides education professionals with a practical knowledge of school law so that they may function in the education setting with confidence and competence. Each chapter is a self-contained unit that contains case studies with discussion questions and provides an overview of the legal area in a dialectic format which stimulates student interest.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction to the Legal System and Legal Research

Policy Issues

School Desegregation Overview Case Study

Correcting an Inequity or Taxation Without Representation Important Concepts

Constitutional and Statutory Underpinnings Challenges to State-Fostered (De Jure)

School Segregation Challenges to Non-purposeful (De Facto) School Segregation Desegregation of Teachers Recent Court Activity Case Study

Providing Plaintiffs with an Effective Remedy or an Improper Remedy Conclusion Case Briefs

Church-State Interaction Overview Case Study

Equal Access or School Support of Religion?

Important Concepts The Key Principle: Government Must Remain Neutral toward

Religion Governmental Support and Regulation of Parochial Education Religious Influences in Public Schools Religious Objections to Public School Practices Case Study

Free Speech or Supporting Christianity? Conclusion Case Briefs

No Child Left Behind Act Overview Case Study

Another Unfunded Mandate Important Concepts No Child Left Behind Act Case Study

Why does a special education teacher have to be highly qualified?

Conclusion Case Briefs

Students' Rights

School Attendance Overview Case Study

Schooling at Home or a Real Education Important Concepts School Attendance Case Study

Is Home Schooling Equivalent Education?

Conclusion Case Briefs

Student Conduct and Discipline Overview Case Study

Art or Violence: Where do you draw the line?

Important Concepts Student Conduct Student Discipline Reasonableness Standard Case Study

Drugs in Her Brassiere Conclusion Case Briefs

Student Records Overview Case Study

Peer-graded Papers or Educational Records?

Important Concepts Privacy and Access to Student Records Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Case Study

Non-residential parent wants to attend school conferences Conclusion Case Briefs

English Language Learners Overview Case Study

LetG++s Treat These New Immigrants Like Our Grandparents Were Treated?

Important Concepts Bilingual-Bicultural Education Legal Basis Castaneda Guidelines Bilingual Education Acts Related Issues Case Study

ItG++s My Heritage and You Should Recognize It Conclusion Case Briefs

Education Of Students With Disabilities Overview Case Study

It WasnG++t So Long Ago Important Concepts Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 Due Process Issues and Concerns Case Study

Steep Steps Case Study: Do Special Education Services Follow

The Child To A Private School Setting?

Conclusion Case Briefs

Teachers' Rights

TeachersG++ Rights and Concerns Overview Case Study

The G++TeacherG++ in Red Important Concepts Selected Terms and Conditions of Teacher Employment Case Study

This Pink Floyd WasnG++t a Student

Conclusion Case Briefs

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