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Most teacher education programs offer little, if any, instruction on Education Law Consequently, teachers (in general) are not well-versed in the intricacies of the law as it applies ttheir own employment and their responsibilities as instructors In light of this dearth of information about law by most teachers, this book is designed as an easy-to-read, practical manual that addresses the key legal issues that teachers confront on a daily basis While many books on the market are aimed at school administrators, few are designed primarily for teachers Those that are, tend tbe overly broad in scope This book, then, intends thelp fill that gap by providing a concise, practical guide that specifically targets the areas of the law that are of most concern tteachers In the employment context, the book intends tpresent information about teacher certification, employment, tenure, evaluation, and dismissal along with issues related tcollective bargaining and teacher contracts The book will alsreview the constitutional rights of teachers, including freedom of speech and religion In addition, the book plans tprovide information on how teachers can avoid liability when dealing with discrimination and harassment based on race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability, regardless of whether it is at the hands of supervisors, peers, or students In the instructional domain the book is designed texplore the rights and responsibilities teachers have in the instructional process This will include topics such as what can and cannot be taught, academic freedom, methodology, grading policies, student records, and copyright law Information will be provided about tort liability and the teachers responsibilities regarding the safety and well-being of his or her students as well as his or her own protections from defamation and rights of self-defense
