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" "Most school law texts do not include practical guidelines to help administrators. This book does so quite well. I'll use it in a heartbeat." "Scott McLeod, J.D., Assistant Professor University of Cincinnati " "Given the many responsibilities of school administrators and the growing complexity of school law, this desk reference is an invaluable reference for principals. I will be the first in line to buy this book." "Deborah Alexander, Principal Kingston Elementary School, TN " "This book make significant contributions with its risk management recommendations; and the recommendations are excellent ones based upon sound legal principles." "Frank Brown, J.D., Professor University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill " "Without question, this book makes a solid contribution to the field of education and the role that administrators must play. Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the book is the focus on prevention." "Jon Rosell, Executive Director Shaklee Institute for Improving Special Education, KS Principals deal with complicated and potentially damaging legal issues every day . . . and now there's an accurate, accessible tool, written in "plain English," that can give administrators the information they need to do their jobs while minimizing legal risk. This comprehensive volume helps school administrators "quickly" find and identify important legal points and consider potential legal consequences for a wide variety of issues, including: Staff selection, contracting, and evaluation Student rights and student discipline Special education Copyright law Search and seizure Sexual harassment . . . and many more. It's an essential desk reference that "every" administrator needsclose at hand!
