1. Teachers and The Law 7 th Chapter 20 The No Child Left Behind Act, High Stakes Testing, and Other Current Controversies Fischer, Schimmel, Stellman PowerPoint Presentation Gerri Spinella Ed.D. Elizabeth McDonald Ed.D. This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of my images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program.

2. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Key Concepts Part I The No Child Left Behind Act, High Stakes Testing, and Other Current Controversies The No Child Left Behind Act School Choice: Vouchers and Charter Schools Teacher Testing High-Stakes Testing Control of the Internet

3. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Key Concepts Part II The No Child Left Behind Act, High Stakes Testing, and Other Current Controversies Frivolous Lawsuits AIDS Awareness and Condom Distribution Compulsory Community Service Protection of Homosexual Teachers and Students Public Education Funding

4. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Chapter 20 The No Child Left Behind Act, High Stakes Testing, and Other Current Controversies Essential Question What are the controversial issues that have emerged or continue to emerge in regards to the educational and legal concerns of teachers and school districts?

5. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 KEY TERMS- Chapter 19 KEY TERMS- Chapter 19 AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress)441 “Highly qualified” teacher/paraprofessional 442 Legitimate educational purposes445 Due Process448 Evidentiary support448 Appropriate sanction448 Permanently enjoined448 Parental privacy rights450 Title IX450 Rational Basis Test452

6. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Case School District of Pontiac v. Spellings

7. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Main Features and Requirements of NCLB Each state develops a plan that addresses academic standards, academic assessments and accountability. Related lawsuits The No Child Left Behind Act

8. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Parental Choice Charter School The Voucher System School Choice: Vouchers and Charter Schools

9. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Case Porter v. Klaghelz

10. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 High-Stakes Testing –Standardized testing Determine tracking, promotions or granting diplomas Teacher Testing –Competency testing for certification or recertification Teacher Testing High-Stakes Testing

11. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Case Hazelwood School Dist. V. Kuhlmeier

12. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Initial Proceedings Complaint Facts of claim by plaintiff seeks Defendant Answers (30 days) or motion to dismiss Discovery Begins Step by Step In The Court System OUTCOME EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATION Interrogatories Depositions Document Requests Settlement Conference

13. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Control of the Internet Schools can legally restrict the use of school computers is the restrictions are related to legitimate educational purposes. Depending on the message and its consequences, schools can punish students for using their home computers to insult or harass students or teachers. Schools can restrict cell phones.

14. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Federal Rule 11 Sometimes lawyers and parents can be punished for filing frivolous lawsuits. Frivolous Lawsuits

15. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Schools can require students to participate in an AIDS Awareness Assembly. Opt-out provisions In some states it is constitutional for public schools to give condoms to students without parental consent. AIDS Awareness and Condom Distribution

16. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Battles to pass and repeal antidiscrimination laws based on sexual orientation are likely to continue. Some states provide special protection for homosexual students. Equal Access Act … gay/straight alliance clubs. Protection of Homosexual Teacher and Students

17. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Resources Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Summary of States, Cities, and Counties Which Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Lesbian and Gay Rights Docket, ACLU, N.Y. (1996) pp. 5-7

18. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Community service programs Compulsory community service is not Unconstitutional. Compulsory Community Service

19. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Public school funding varies widely across states. “Equal opportunity for all” versus “ample and efficient.” Public Education Funding

20. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Chapter 20 The No Child Left Behind Act, High Stakes Testing, and Other Current Controversies Reflection Because state education laws and constitutions often differ significantly and the laws are constantly changing, how can schools and teachers work to influence legal procedures in their local communities?