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Gorn, Susan – 1999
Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book provides information related to how schools can effectively discipline students. It reviews in detail the controlling directives of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997 as it concerns students with disabilities and provides information on how the amended statute and new…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Discipline Policy
Fischer, Louis; Sorenson, Gail Paulus – 1996
A variety of laws and regulations apply to school counselors, psychologists, and social workers in their work. This book presents information on legal issues of particular interest to counselors, psychologists, and social workers. Each chapter concludes with at least one relevant court case. Ten chapters provide indepth information on the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Abuse, Compliance (Legal), Confidentiality
Schwartz, Martin D.; DeKeseredy, Walter S. – 1997
This book links research on two topics--sexual assault on North American college and university campuses and the role played by male peer support in such assaults. Disputing the notion that college campuses are safe havens from crime, the first chapter defines sexual assault, notes the incidence and prevalence of campus sexual assault, and…
Descriptors: Aggression, Athletics, Behavior Standards, Colleges
Seyfarth, John T. – 2002
This book is about managing people in schools. Its objective is to make prospective and practicing school administrators aware of the wide range of activities covered by the term "human resources management" and to present the best of current practice in personnel work. Chapter titles reflect the book's content: (1) "Human Resources Management and…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Collective Bargaining, Compensation (Remuneration), Conflict Resolution
Thompson, David P.; Hartmeister, Fredric J. – 2003
This annual monograph contains summaries of court decisions found in federal and regional reports during the period from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002. These cases provide a general overview of school law issues for practicing administrators, teachers, and school board members. This edition contains updates of cases previously decided, either at…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrator Responsibility, Contracts, Court Litigation
Quinn, Mary Magee; Osher, David; Warger, Cynthia L.; Hanley, Tom V.; Bader, Beth DeHaven; Hoffman, Catherine C. – 2000
This guidebook is designed to help educators and others in their efforts to work with students with emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD). Chapter 1 provides an overview of the needs and problems presented by such students. Chapter 2 contains basic information to help provide an enhanced understanding of students with EBD. Causes of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences
National School Resource Network, Washington, DC. – 1980
This handbook is designed for all school and community members who are interested in developing or improving discipline policies and procedures. It is divided into seven sections covering the various issues discipline policy writers must typically address. There are also guidelines for developing and communicating discipline information and…
Descriptors: Corporal Punishment, Disabilities, Discipline Policy, Due Process
Thomas, Stephen B.; Russo, Charles J. – 1995
The "Declaration of Independence" guarantees Americans the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, these rights have not been uniformly available to all citizens. Individuals with disabilities, for example, have received unequal treatment and have been victims of both intentional and unintentional discrimination.…
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Abuse, Civil Rights, Compliance (Legal)
Barr, Margaret J.; And Others – 1988
An overview is provided of issues influencing student affairs practice, designed to assist practitioners in applying legal principles in their daily work. The following chapters are presented in three sections (legal foundations and student affairs practice; key areas of legal responsibility and liability; and strengthening the legal basis of…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Civil Rights, College Administration, College Admission
Gilliland, Stephen W., Ed.; Steiner, Dirk D., Ed.; Skarlicki, Daniel P., Ed. – 2002
The theme of this volume is new perspectives on organizational justice (OJ). It considers justice beyond the organizational context by recognizing that what happens in organizations influences and is influenced by aspects of workers' lives that occur outside the workplace. "Economic and Noneconomic Mechanisms in Interpersonal Work…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Beliefs, Compliance (Psychology)
Dannells, Michael – 1997
This book addresses the complex and interrelated issues concerning student discipline, and suggests ways for colleges and universities to deal with the issues raised. Twelve chapters cover: (1) "The History of Student Discipline"; (2) "Present-Day Concerns About Student Misconduct and Crime on Campus"; (3) "Definitions and…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Administrator Role, Cheating, Citizenship Education
Wray, Harry – 1999
Continuing concern regarding the quality and future of education in both America and Japan prompts many comparisons of their nation's educational systems. Chapter 1, "Japanese Schools' Higher Achievement, Literacy, Efficiency, Discipline, Classroom Management, and Strengths of Civilization," attempts to explain the superior performance…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Discipline Policy
Imber, Michael; van Geel, Tyll – 2000
This second edition of this reference guide provides a survey of some of the major legal problems that confront policymakers and school administrators. It contains landmark cases and other cases that best illustrate major principles of education law, along with summaries, discussions, and analyses of the cases. Edited cases are integrated into…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Affirmative Action, Collective Bargaining, Compulsory Education
Irvin, Judith L., Ed. – 1997
This volume provides recent research findings on important topics related to the still-expanding middle school movement. They are divided into seven parts, addressing teaching/learning, curriculum, teacher education, social context, organization, leaderships, and issues and future directions. Following an introduction to middle level education…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Classroom Techniques
Porter, Louise – 1999
Noting that adults caring for young children often find themselves responding to children's misbehavior in ways contradictory to their overall goals of children's autonomy and self-management, this book provides practical child-centered suggestions for responding to young children's disruptive behavior and suggests behavior management techniques…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Abuse, Child Behavior
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