The purpose of this handbook is to provide detailed information regarding school-based decision making (SBDM) processes, laws, and best practices. Topics covered include the following: (1) School-based Decision Making Statute: KRS 160.345; (2) Achievement Gaps and Planning Requirements; (3) Other Kentucky Statutes Related to School Council Work;…

The topic of special education can be confusing and frightening for parents who suspect their child has a disability or has difficulty learning. Parents in this situation want to know how to get help for their child. This guide is intended to help parents navigate the system and services available for children with special learning needs and to…

The Internet age has led to a different kind of teen bullying: cyberbullying. What is cyberbullying and what can teens do about it? In "Teen Cyberbullying Investigated," Judge Tom Jacobs presents a powerful collection of landmark court cases involving teens and charges of cyberbullying and cyberharassment. This riveting, informative guide will…

Throughout the day, art teachers make decisions--some impromptu, others after considerable deliberation. Some are simple, easy, black-and-white choices; others involve gray areas of uncertainty--areas that need legal interpretation. This article is intended as a guide for structuring curriculum and instruction to ensure that every student's…

This handbook was assembled by the Oregon State Department of Education to assist local school districts in planning and administering kindergarten programs. It consists of a brief introduction and two major sections. Section 1 discusses the legal framework for implementation of kindergartens; section 2 contains suggestions and resources for…

The Praeger Handbook of American High Schools contains entries that explore the topic of secondary schools in the United States. Entries are arranged alphabetically and cover topics as varied as assessment to the history of the American high school, from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to gay and straight student alliances, from the No…

This booklet summarizes and discusses the major provisions of New Jersey's Public School Education Act of 1975 and describes the educational planning process outlined in the act. The appendix contains the complete text of the act, as well as the section of the New Jersey Administrative Code that regulates implementation of the act's requirements.…

This book explores parents' legal rights concerning their children's elementary and secondary education. Besides certain constitutional rights (including parents' right to direct their children's education), parents and students have been granted various rights under state and federal statutes. This book aims to demystify the law and provide…

Intended as a resource both for Hearing Officers who must officiate at due process hearings mandated by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act to determine the educational status of handicapped children, and for those responsible for the training of such officers, the manual outlines relevant information concerning due process, including a…

Title IX is a Federal law prohibiting discrimination in education on the basis of sex. This booklet was written to introduce students to the Law and its implications. Topics covered include: (1) schools affected by the regulations; (2) admissions to schools; (3) entrance to courses; (4) counseling and guidance; (5) extracurricular activities; (6)…

The Canadian concept of "natural justice" is equivalent to "due process" in the United States. This paper traces the evolution of natural justice from English common law to its function in present day Canadian law. The extension of natural justice to school board employees is discussed. The paper points out that although in the…

This workbook is designed to serve primarily as an information-gathering device and educational tool for citizens interested in eliminating sexism in public elementary and secondary schools. Although it is not intended specifically for use by school administrators, school officials may find it a useful self-evaluation guide for identifying and…

Student rights encompass all specific rights which the courts recognize as being vested in students. These may be derived from applicable Federal, State, and/or local laws, including school regulations. On June 22, 1973, an ad hoc committee (50 percent American Indian) was convened in Albuquerque, New Mexico to review a special report form…

This is the latest edition of a handbook designed to assist school administrators in preventing and dealing with school disruptions and certain related legal matters. Because the handbook was prepared specifically for use by administrators in the Los Angeles Unified School District, it is based on laws and regulations that may not apply elsewhere.…

This handbook, an updated and revised version of the 1975 original, contains the new statutory requirements, state board of education rules, and court decisions pertaining to teacher dismissal in Illinois. This handbook is designed to acquaint Illinois school administrators and school board members with the legal procedures necessary in dismissal…