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Tenth Edition
Forrest W. Parkay
Chapter 7
Ethical and Legal Issues
in U.S. Education
Developed by:
Don Finn
Regent University
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Focus Questions
1. Why do you need to know about education and
the law?
2. Why do you need a professional code of ethics?
3. What are your legal rights as a teacher?
4. Do student teachers have the same rights as
teachers?
5. What are your legal responsibilities as a teacher?
6. What are the legal rights of students and
parents?
7. What are some issues in the legal rights of
school districts?
Becoming a Teacher, 10e
Parkay
Certification
Teachers who meet all of states requirements for
certification can not arbitrarily be denied a
certificate
Obtaining certificate does not mean it can not be
revoked
Reasons for revoking certificates must be job
related and demonstrably impair the teachers
ability to perform satisfactorily
Becoming a Teacher, 10e
Parkay
Causing or
encouraging disruption
Engaging in illegal
activities
Offensive Language
Personal Appearance
Sex-related activities
Political Activities
Use of Drugs
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