School Law for Public, Private, and Parochial Educators

by Leo H. Bradley

Overview

School Law for Public, Private, and Parochial Educators serves educators from all types of schools in preservice or professional development. It is designed as a text for master's and licensure (postmaster's) levels, covering all relevant issues in school law: The legal system, The federal and state role in education, Church-state relationships, Attendance law, Instructional programs, Student rights, Teacher contracts, Rights and freedoms, Teacher negligence, Law for handicapped students, Desegregation.

To facilitate research efforts, Bradley provides case summaries, which include briefs, ramifications, and topics of interest at the end of each chapter. School Law for Public, Private, and Parochial Educators is a concise presentation of the constitutional, statutory, and case law knowledge necessary for the effective day-to-day operation of school systems. Contemporary issues having a large impact on school law, such as vouchers, the evolution vs. creation controversy, and home-schooling, are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578862627
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	08/16/2005
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.26(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.21(d)

About the Author

Dr. Leo H. Bradley is a full professor and former educational administration chair at Xavier University, during which time he has authored seven books, and co-authored two additional books on school leadership and law. Dr. Bradley has held the positions of teacher, principal, curriculum director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent in the Ohio public schools.

D. Mark Meyers, Ph D is an Associate Professor of Leadership in the School of Education at Xavier University and President of the Ohio Association of Private Colleges of Education. He is formerly the Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Health and Education at Xavier University, a position he held from 2007-2014.

Kathleen Winterman, Ed D, has more than 27 years of experience working in the field of special education. Her areas of research include teacher preparation, individualized educational program preparation, early childhood, special education, autism, instructional technology, and services for students with mental illnesses.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 1. The Legal System Chapter 2 2. Federal Role in Education Chapter 3 3. State Role in Education Chapter 4 4. Church and State Chapter 5 5. Attendance Law Chapter 6 6. The Instructional Program Chapter 7 7. Students' Rights Chapter 8 8. Teacher Contracts, Rights, and Freedoms Chapter 9 9. Teacher Negligence Chapter 10 10. School Law and Children with Disabilities Chapter 11 11. Desegregation Chapter 12 Appendix A. The Constitution of the United States: Selected Provisions Chapter 13 Appendix B. Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. Sections 4071 and 4072 Chapter 14 Appendix C. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment)

Editorial Reviews

Written for use in master's and licensure courses, this text covers the constitutional, statutory and case law knowledge necessary for effective day-to-day operation of school systems.

Reference and Research Book News

Bradley navigates the reader through the minefield of legal issues that confront administrators regularly — religious issues, student rights, teacher contracts, teacher negligence and students with disabilities.

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