{"product_id":"legal-literacy-for-public-school-teachers-9781565341920","title":"Legal Literacy for Public School Teachers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeachers are trained in pedagogy, child development, and subject areas, but they do not receive extensive training in school law. At the same time, they are often the frontline responders to situations that pose potential legal dilemmas. Teachers are trained in pedagogy, child development, and subject areas, but they do not receive extensive training in school law. At the same time, they are often the frontline responders to situations that pose potential legal dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLegal Literacy for Public School Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e aims to support educators in developing a better understanding of many aspects of school law, enabling them to make informed and appropriate decisions to avoid legal pitfalls as challenges arise, be in compliance with school policies, guard the rights of their students, and protect their own rights as public school employees. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Education Law Association's \u003ci\u003eLegal Literacy for Public School Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e-a specially adapted publication derived from its top-selling text, \u003ci\u003eThe Principal's Legal Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e-pools the experience and expertise of scholars and practitioners into one valuable resource. The editors and chapter authors are experts in school law from across the U.S., representing the diverse membership of the Education Law Association which includes practicing attorneys, education law professors, school leaders and teachers, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportantly, many of the authors of this book have been PK-12 teachers at some point in their careers. Although they are now education law scholars and attorneys, they understand how to translate the law to inform professionals who do not have a legal background. Each chapter highlights the most critical issues and provides practical recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction - We Must Improve the Legal Literacy of Public School Teachers\u003cbr\u003eJohn Hatcher III, Luke Stedrak, and Jennifer Mezzina\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 - Why Teachers Should Increase Their Legal Literacy\u003cbr\u003eJanet R. Decker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 - The American Legal System\u003cbr\u003eCharles J. Russo and Allan G. Osborne, Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 - Freedom of Expression\u003cbr\u003eWatt Lesley Black, Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 - Student Searches in Public Schools: Contemporary Legal Considerations for Educators\u003cbr\u003eKevin P. Brady, W. Kyle Ingle, and John C. Pijanowski\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 - Student Records\u003cbr\u003eJustin Bathon, John S. Gooden, and James A. Plenty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 - Students' Speech Rights in an Online Era\u003cbr\u003eMark A. Gooden and Bradley W. Davis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 - Fundamentals of Federal Disability Law\u003cbr\u003eJulie F. Mead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 - IEPs, Least Restrictive Environment, and Placement\u003cbr\u003eJean B. Crockett and Mitchell L. Yell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 - Disciplining Students with Disabilities\u003cbr\u003eMark A. Paige\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Education Law Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51414601826578,"sku":"9781565341920","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c11983a4-49a4-40a1-8352-9171d1eb697e.jpg?v=1751124518","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/legal-literacy-for-public-school-teachers-9781565341920","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}