Administrators of adult education programs work in dynamic and ever-changing environments. They are continually challenged with a myriad of issues related to programming, budgeting, marketing, strategic planning, funding, human resource management, and other topics. With decades of real-world experience in the field, Steven Schmidt and Susan…

Meeting a crucial need, this book distills the best current knowledge on child and adolescent suicide prevention into comprehensive guidelines for school-based practitioners. The author draws on extensive research and clinical experience to provide best-practice recommendations for developing schoolwide prevention programs, conducting risk…

A leading introductory text, this authoritative volume comprehensively describes the school psychologist's role in promoting positive academic, behavioral, and emotional outcomes for all students. The book emphasizes a problem-solving-based, data-driven approach to practice in today's diverse schools. It grounds the reader in the concepts and…

Presents guidelines devised by the Ad Hoc Committee on Copyright Law, a coalition of nonprofit organizations representing education, libraries, and scholars, concerning the off-air recording of television programs for educational use. (FL)

Presents guidelines devised by the Ad Hoc Committee on Copyright Law, a coalition of nonprofit organizations representing education, libraries, and scholars, concerning the off-air recording of television programs for educational use. (AEA)

The monograph is intended to help school psychologists understand the special procedures, techniques, and considerations necessary for providing effective courtroom interventions, specifically expert testimony and written reports. Beginning with an explanation of lay and expert witnesses, the monograph goes on to stress the importance of pretrial…

Problems involved in due process procedures center on low morale, high expense, and paperwork. Possible approaches to remedying problems include establishing state impartial procedural safeguard panels, employing trouble shooters for children who need currently unavailable services, and using greater flexibility in monitoring local due process…

School administrators must become familiar with tort liability laws in order to protect themselves against possible negligence or defamation suits. (LH)

This article describes the major kinds of insurance that educational administrators need to be familiar with, explains the recent modifications that have been developed to respond to lawsuits and the rising costs of medical care, and recommends ways to achieve the protection of the district and its employees without negative financial…

Teacher malpractice, defined as instructional incompetency, or failure to exercise reasonable guidance, counseling, and instructional supervision, is a critical problem. This article reviews recent court decisions favoring school districts. Principals, as instructional leaders, are cautioned about incompetent teachers and inappropriate testing,…

Changes in sports and the "sue syndrome" have increased the risk of athletic coaches being sued. Suggestions to reduce the risk involve: (1) job contracts; (2) preseason physical examinations; (3) parental consent; (4) good rapport with participants; (5) equipment safety; (6) documentation; (7) insurance; and (8) establishing priorities. (FG)

Reviews the steps Catholic colleges and universities will have to implement, and the related legal difficulties, if Catholic bishops adopt the draft norms of "Ex Corde Ecclesiae," the Papal constitution on higher education. The unwillingness of Catholic institutions, as corporate entities, to do so is seen as a potential barrier to…

Explores sources of legal rights for students and personnel in private colleges and universities. Presents cases to illustrate the ways that federal courts have addressed campus due-process concerns at institutions accredited by the North Central Association. Concludes that due-process protections are generally lacking. (LAL)

Defines and discusses libel and slander and offers practical recommendations for counselors. Advises counselors to remember professional guidelines and implications of several important court cases dealing with this issue. Offers specific guidelines developed by the American School Counselor Association to help counselors avoid legal problems.…

An examination of two dozen recent court decisions dealing with teacher dismissal for drug-related incidents reveals that the facts of each case, not traditional guidelines, determine the legality of the action. (Author/MLF)