Leadership Bloopers and Blunders: How to Dodge Legal Minefields

In this guide for teachers and school leaders, Jordan (School of Education, Regent University) presents real-life stories demonstrating common leadership mistakes in educational settings. Some of the stories are based on court cases or situations that made the news, while others are compiled by the authors' colleagues. Topics raised include special education law, cyberbullying, addressing sensitive topics in the classroom, and inappropriate attire in teachers and students. Discussion questions accompany each story. The book concludes with a list of books and web sites. There is no subject index. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Hope Jordan is a professor in the School of Education at Regent University where she directs special education teacher licensure and co-directs leadership with special education emphasis. Her presentations, publications, teaching experiences, and consulting keep her on the cutting edge in the field of education. Henry Willett is a former public school administrator and college president. He taught school law at multiple institutions and has given over eight hundred school law presentations to public and private schools. W. George Seligis a longtime school leader with administrative experience across grade levels from KD12 to post graduate in a variety of settings from rural America to large cities. He has never lost his zeal for education and for the students it serves. Andrea Beam is an assistant professor at Liberty University. She has experience in administration, special education, and elementary education.