Teachers and the law / David Schimmel, University of Massachusetts ; Leslie R. Stellman, Pessin Katz Law, P.A., Towson, Maryland ; Cynthia K. Conlon, Northwestern University ; Louis Fischer, University of Massachusetts.
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Boston : Pearson, [2015]
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University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Reference Material
Teachers and the legal system -- Do I have a contract? -- How secure is my employment? -- How does collective bargaining affect me? -- When am I liable? -- What constitutes slander and libel? -- How should I deal with child abuse and neglect? -- How does copyright law affect me? -- When can schools restrict teachers' freedom of expression? -- When can schools restrict students' freedom of expression? -- When can schools limit religious freedom? -- When can schools limit freedom of association? -- What are my rights to due process and to privacy? -- How free is my persoanl life? -- Are teachers and students protected against racial discrimination? -- Are teachers and students protected against sex discrimination? -- Are there special rights for students with disabilities and non-English speaking students? -- Who controls student records? -- Do parents have choices in educating their children? -- When can schools restrict personal appearance? -- Emerging legal issues.