The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers

The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers
Author: Allan G. Osborne, Jr.
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-04-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452223653

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