The focus of this guide is on primary and secondary education law, both public and private. The guide is designed to assist the inexperienced education legal researcher through an efficient research process, making use of the variety of legal resources available in today's law libraries. The guide's introduction offers a brief overview of education law as a field of legal authority. "Beginning Your Research," Step 1 discusses a variety of general reference materials and strategies that may be used in identifying pertinent legal resources. Step 2, "Narrowing Your Search" suggests common areas of research in education law and controlling authorities therein. It also points to additional resources that may be of particular use for finding specific points of law and on-line databases that are available for similar use. Step 3, "Fine Tuning Your Search," recommends non-traditional resource tools and final steps to take in concluding the search. Appendices include copies of tables and directories suggested for use in the main text. (LH)