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resources regarding laws, policies and procedures required by educational institution governance, accreditation, regional or national standards
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Adventist Lawyer Tertiary-LifelongThis website was launched with the purpose of drawing together Adventist lawyers from around the world. It also has a secondary purpose of keeping church administration and legal minds up to date with relevant litigation and developments in the law. Adventist... -
Adventist Principals Face the Law Kindergarten-LifelongConsider four policy making challenges faced by most administrators: negligence, student discipline, discipline of employees, and child abuse and neglect. The author states that administrators need to understand these challenges and the legal responsibilities... -
American Association of Christian Schools - AACS Kindergarten-Grade 12Established in 1972, the American Association of Christian Schools is one of the leading Christian school organizations in the country, as well as the oldest national voice for Christian school education. AACS provides over thirty programs and services to... -
Are Adventist Schools Safe? The Answer May Surprise You Grade 1-Grade 12Since Adventist schools are not unaffected by the effects of violence, Adventist teachers and administrators cannot afford to ignore the issue. Reflecting on findings from Plummer and Gifford's studies on violence in Adventist schools, this article includes... -
Association of Christian Schools International - ACSI Kindergarten-Grade 12ACSI strives to enable and equip Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively educate children and young people with the mind of Christ. This professional organization offers many academic services including accreditation, student assessment, teacher... -
Balancing Justice and Mercy - Redemptive Ways of Dealing With Adolescent Substance Use Grade 9-TertiaryWhat are the policies in place for substance abuse at the high school and college levels? What is different about about Seventh-day Adventist institutions? And more importantly, what are the pros and cons of these policies? -
Boardmanship 101 Kindergarten-Grade 12Is your school under managed and over led? In this 2018 NAD convention presentation, "discover the difference between managing and leading. What is the board's role in school improvement? Learn an alternative manner in presenting the fiscal health of... -
Campus Security Tertiary-LifelongThis article is packed with practical suggestions for being safe on any campus. Specifically covered are safety while on foot, preventing date rape, use of weapons, elevators, purses and wallets, cars and car breakdowns, public transportation and residence... -
Education Resources - Southeastern California Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12The Southeastern California Conference Office of Education's resource page includes codes and policies, curriculum links, health and safety resources and more. -
Effective Governance - The Legal and Fiduciary Duties of Boards Kindergarten-Tertiary"How should a board function in order to effectively fulfill its legal and fiduciary obligations? This article examines these obligations and will suggest best practices that will empower boards to function effectively, and enable individual board members... -
Family Fervor Hits Capitol Hill Kindergarten-Grade 12Religious and secular groups have affirmed the importance of the family as the basic unit of society. Family fervor is the focus of legislation, Pat Robertson of the New Christian Right, and the Democratic Party. The main concerns are expanded child care legislation,... -
Financial Policy Compliance and Internal Control among Adventist Schools in Thailand - Issues and Reasons Kindergarten-Grade 12"This descriptive qualitative study examined policy compliance deficiencies and internal control weaknesses in 4 Adventist schools in Thailand through content analysis of management letters from the General Conference Auditing Service from 2016 to... -
JAE Legal Update Kindergarten-Grade 12How does the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures relate to the Adventist educational system? The decision extended yet another constitutional right to public school students by making... -
JAE Legal Update: A Primer on Negligence Kindergarten-LifelongThe number of lawsuits in the educational system is increasing. Negligence cases are discussed. Teachers need to know about tort law and legal responsibility to prevent lawsuits. Classrooms must be kept safe for children. -
JAE Legal Update: Are Adventist Students Entitled to Freedom of Speech? Kindergarten-LifelongA discussion on whether the "Kuhlmeier v. Hazelwood School District, 795 Fed 1368" case, concerning the freedom of speech of students, is applicable for Adventist schools. Although most religious schools are beyond the reach of the constitutional... -
JAE Legal Update: Avoiding Allegations of Wrongful Termination Kindergarten-LifelongRuth E. Parish addresses one of the most common sources of litigation against schools: wrongful termination. Suggested here are steps to ensure better employee/employer relations. Also covered are essential portions of the workers handbook: probationary periods,... -
JAE Legal Update: Home Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Are home schools legal and how should educators relate to them? Due to a variety of social and economic factors, the home school movement is growing. State compulsory school attendance laws and the state's interest in compulsory education, and the parents'... -
JAE Legal Update: How Far Do We Open the Back Door? Kindergarten-Grade 12A critical look at government aid to church schools. Caution should be taken in order to avoid violation of the separation of church and state. -
JAE Legal Update: Insuring Your Students' Safety Kindergarten-Grade 12John Trimarchi addresses how schools and organizations can reduce risk by maintaining student accident and public liability insurance. Topics covered include: primary coverage, excess coverage, public liability insurance, supervision, field trips, day care... -
JAE Legal Update: School Administrators vs. Student Privacy Kindergarten-Grade 12Both common law and the statutes of most states recognize invasion of privacy as grounds for legal action. The intrusion must be offensive or objectionable to a reasonable person and the action taken must invade an area in which a person is entitled to privacy.... -
JAE Legal Update: Sexual Misconduct and Wrongful Termination: Important Legal Issues for Church Administrators Kindergarten-LifelongRuth Parish outlines and defines structures organizations should have in place before allegations arise of sexual misconduct. -
JAE Legal Update: Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse: A Preventative Approach Kindergarten-Grade 12Ruth Parish shares information intended to minimize allegations of sexual abuse by individuals who work with children and young adults, either as volunteers or employees. Included in her discussion are the benefits and risk of touch and avoiding misunderstandings. -
JAE Legal Update: The Case of the Maligned Bridgebuilder Kindergarten-LifelongPrivate schools and their staff members can be sued. Most commonly the suits involve the termination of employment. Employment-at-will means that the employment relationship is terminable at the will of either party. However, recently various state courts... -
JAE Legal Update: Whom Do We Hire? Kindergarten-LifelongDo church-affiliated organizations have the right to make employment decisions based on religion? Various cases and situations are examined in order to apply the information to the Adventist campus situation. -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Sharing Writing Said Best Method; Legal News; Educational Testing Service Forum Cites "Paradox" in Reliance on,... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: U.S. Average Public Teacher Salaries Top $30,000 for 1989-1990; New Laws Ban Corporal Punishment; Why College Tuition is... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Journal of Adventist Education Soon to be Printed in Four Languages; Increases in Alternative Certification for Teachers;... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Girls as Likely as Boys to Have Reading Disability, Study Reveals; Report Identifies Causes of Learning Impairments; High... -
Judicial involvement in the governance of church-operated schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Courts at various levels are called upon to decide issues of governance within churches and church-operated schools. This article reviews four cases, two in Federal courts and two in state courts (in the USA), to determine when judicial intrusion into church... -
Legal Responsibilites of Board Members Kindergarten-LifelongCharles McKinstry examines the legal responsibilities of school boards and its individual members. He also discusses areas of particular concern for Adventist school boards. Topics include: Conflict of Interest; Protection of Students; Protection of Employees;... -
Legal Responsibilities of School Board Members Kindergarten-Grade 12This article provides an overview of the primary legal responsibilities of a school board and its members. Conflict of interest, protection of students and employees, finances, insurance, and confidentiality and defamation are topics discussed in this reprint... -
North American Religious Liberty Association - West Grade 9-LifelongThis web site is sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church State Council, the oldest public policy organization in the western United States devoted exclusively to issues of religious freedom. We combine advocacy in the courts and legislatures, with service... -
Out of Division Trips Policy Grade 9-LifelongThe new NAD policy for trips outside of this region has a number of additional steps and procedures for schools, to ensure a safe and successful trip outside the North American Division. Review the policy and download the Out... -
Pacific Union Student Consent to Treatment Form Preschool-Grade 12Download a copy of the NAD Pacific Union Conference form for an example of a consent to treat form. -
Religious Liberty Education - Opening Windows on the World Grade 9-TertiaryBert Beach discusses the teaching of religious liberty in Adventist schools. He advocates teaching religion to lift learners to a higher level of devotion, spirituality, love, tolerance, and understanding. -
Sample K-12 School Constitution Kindergarten-Grade 12A sample constitution for an Adventist K-12 school in the North American Division. This document includes a preamble, articles of constitutions and bylaws. The constitution articles include name and location, philosophy and purposes, objectives, non-discriminatory... -
Sample Student Handbook Policies - Pacific Union Conference Preschool-Grade 12Reference this document when developing a school handbook for an Adventist school. Sections to include in North America Division schools are included. Some sections can be used verbatim and other sections refer to information from the Pacific... -
School and the Law - Common Legal Issues for Private School Administrators and Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12This TEACH journal article discusses the issues involved in suspending students, suggesting use of the school handbook and respectful communication prior to suspending with the student and his/her family. -
School and the Law - Today's Teachers Spooked by the Law Preschool-Grade 12"Over the last couple of decades there has been a change in our society where litigation and the threat of it in all aspects of life has significantly increased. The schools and, in particular, the teachers have not escaped this change. Child protection... -
Shattered Innocence - Preparing for the Unthinkable Grade 9-TertiarySchool violence is an issue that can not be ignored. Learn about school risk assessments and safety procedures that will make your school safer. -
Some Legal Considerations for Operating Boards in Adventist Schools K-12 Kindergarten-Grade 12“This article will identify some aspects of the law that may impact the decision-making process for board members of Seventh-day Adventist schools. It will focus on raising awareness rather than providing deep legal analysis.” Specific areas covered... -
Term Papers for Hire - How to Deter Academic Dishonesty TertiaryLearn how on why students cheat on academic assignments, and how to detect and avoid academic dishonesty in your own classroom.