Full Description
The focus of The Legal World of the School Principal is to emphasize the legal responsibilities of the school principal. This book will help principals be knowledgeable of the court cases and federal and state laws that affect their daily work. Research studies have revealed that a large majority of school principals spends over twenty percent of their time on matters that involve legal contentions. In addition, principals report they were not well prepared to meet the legal challenges facing them in their leadership roles. Landmark court cases relating to education are discussed as well as the federal and state court systems commonly found in the United States.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: How the Legal Responsibilities of School Leaders are Determined and Implemented
Chapter 2: The Legal Rights and Liabilities of School Principals
Chapter 3: Legal Rights and Liabilities Concerning Teacher Personnel
Chapter 4: Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities in Relations to Student Personnel
Glossary of Legal Terms
Appendix A: Listing of Recent Court Cases on Educational Matters
Appendix B: Selected Significant Legal Events in the History of Education in America
