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Alberta Teachers’ Association. (2016). Education is our Buffalo.
Clarke, P. T., & Russo, C. J. (2016). Search and seizure in the electronic era: An international perspective – Part One. Education & Law Journal, 25(2), 125-157
Bacon, K., & Frankel, S. (2014). Rethinking children’s citizenship: Negotiation structure, shaping meanings. The International Journal of Children’s Rights, 22(1), 21-42.
Clarke, P., & Trask, R. (2014). Teachers' freedom of expression: A shifting landscape - part two - curricular speech to students and recent developments. Education Law Journal, 23(2), 85-120.
Young, L., Levin, B., & Wallin, D. (2021). Understanding Canadian schools: An Introduction to Educational Administration (6th ed.).
Donlevy, J. K., Brandon, J., Gereluk, D., & Patterson, P. (2014). Canada's constitutionally protected catholic schools and gay-straight alliance clubs. Education Law Journal, 24(1), 49-65.
Bowers, G., & Lopez, W. (2013). Which way to the restroom? Respecting the rights of transgender youth in the school system: A North American perspective. Education Law Journal, 22(3), 243-266.
Jaffe, P., Straatman, A., Harris, B., Georges, A., Vink, K., & Reif, K. (2013). Emerging trends in teacher sexual misconduct in Ontario 2007-2012. Education Law Journal, 23(1), 19-39. Retrieved from
Hemphill, S. A., & Schneider, S. (2013). Excluding students from school: A re-examination from a children’s rights perspective. The International Journal of Children’s Rights, 21(1), 88-96.
Manley-Casimir, M., Manley-Casimir, K., & Wilkinson, A. (2013). Opening exercises and freedom of conscience and religion: A constitutional perspective. Education Law Journal, 22(2), 189-212.
Cockburn, T. (2013). Authors of their own lives? Children, contracts, their responsibilities, rights and citizenship. The International Journal of Children’s Rights, 21(2), 372-384.
Cassidy, W., Faucher, C., & Jackson, M. (2013). Cyberbullying among youth; A comprehensive review of current international research and its implications and application to policy and practice. School Psychology International, 34(6), 575-612.
Howard, K. (2013). Using Facebook and Other SNSs in K-12 Classrooms Ethical Considerations for Safe Social Networking. Issues In Teacher Education, 22(2), 39-54.
Sabatello, M. (2013). Children with disabilities: A critical appraisal. The International Journal of Children’s Rights, 21(3), 464-487.
Clarke, P. (2012). Religion and public schools in Québec: The supreme court of Canada has spoken . . . at least for now. Education Law Journal, 21(2), 167-183.
Clarke, P., & MacDougall, B. (2012). The case for gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in canada's public schools: An educational perspective. Education Law Journal, 21(2), 143-165.
Ng, K. (2012). Digital dilemmas: Responding to cyberbullying in Nova Scotia. Education Law Journal, 22(1), 63-91.
Paré, M. (2012). Inclusion of students with disabilities in the age of technology: The need for human rights guidance. Education Law Journal, 22(1), 39-61.
Roher, E. M. (2012). Dealing with off-school conduct: Cyberbullying, drug dealing and other activities outside of school premises. Education Law Journal, 21(2), 91-109
von Marees, N., & Petermann, F. (2012). Cyberbullying: An increasing challenge for schools. School Psychology International, 33, (5).
McGillivray, A. (2011). Children’s rights, paternal power and fiduciary duty: From Roman law to the supreme court of Canada. The International Journal of Children’s Rights, 19(1), 21-54.
Phillips, R. (2011). The absentee Minister of Education of Canada: The Canadian federal government’s constitutional role in First Nations education. McGill Journal of Education. 46(2), 231-245.
Otero, L., & Burgess, D. (2011). Freedom of conscience and religion in Québec schools. Education Law Journal, 21(1), 63-76.
Schick, C. (2011). Policy as performance: Tracing the rituals of racism. Review of Education, Pedagogy and Cultural Studies, 33(5), 465-483.
Broster, R., & Brien, K. (2010). Cyber-bullying of educators by students: Evolving legal and policy developments. Education Law Journal, 20(1), 35-61.
Clarke, P. (2010). Parental rights, the charter and education in Canada: The evolving story. Education Law Journal, 19(3), 203-239.
Kiedrowski, J., Smale, W., & Gounko, T. (2010). Cellular phones in Canadian schools: A legal framework. Education Law Journal, 19, 41-62.
Howe, R. B., & Covell, K. (2010). Toward the best interests of the child in education. Education Law Journal, 20(1), 17-33.
Scott, S. (2010). Sometimes an accident is just an accident. Education Law Journal, 20(2), 173-175.
Warnick, B. R. (2009). Student speech rights and the special characteristics of the school environment.Educational Researcher, 38(3), 200-215.
Paquette, J., & Fallon, G. (2008). First-nations education and the law: Issues and challenges. Education Law Journal, 17(3), 347-378
Wobick A. (2008). Does a school board have a duty to provide particular forms of special education? Education Law Journal 18(2), 175-178.
Mendelson, M. (2008). Improving education on reserves: A First Nations Education Authority Act. Caledon Institute of Social Policy. Ottawa, Canada.
Young, D. C. (2007). Physical education, tort law and risk avoidance. Education Law Journal, 17(2), 223-243.
Kindred, K. A. (2006). The teacher in dissent: Freedom of expression and the classroom. Education Law Journal, 15(3), 207-231.
Smith, W. J. (2006). Private beliefs and public safety: The supreme court strikes down a total ban on the kirpan in schools as unreasonable. Education Law Journal, 16(1), 83-112.
Hilborn, T. L. (2006). Reporting suspected child abuse: Defining the line between "reasonable cause" and "conjecture and speculation". Education Law Journal, 16(1), 133-136.
McKay, W., & Burt-Gerrans J. (2005). Student freedom of expression: Violent content and the safe school balance. McGill Journal of Education, 40(3), 423-427.
Gerald Walton (2004) Bullying and Homophobia in Canadian Schools, Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education, 1:4, 23-36, DOI: 10.1300/J367v01n04_03
Dickinson, G. M. (2002). Spanking law gets constitutional nod from Ontario court of appeal Canadian foundation for children, youth and the law v Canada]. Education Law Journal, 12(2), 257-271.
In the search box at the top of the page in the WestlawNextCanada database, search for 12 Educ. & L.J. 257
MacKay, A. W., & Flood, T. L. (2001). Negligence principles in the school context: New challenges for the "careful parent". Education Law Journal, 10(3), 371-392.
In the search box at the top of the page in the WestlawNextCanada database, search for 10 Educ. & L.J. 371
Redfield, S. E. (2001). Why educators need to know the law. Orbit, 32(2), 4-6.
La Forest, G. (1997). Off-duty conduct and the fiduciary obligations of teachers. Education Law Journal, 8(2), 119-137.
In the search box at the top of the page in the WestlawNextCanada database, search for 8 Educ. & L.J. 119
Anderson, J. (October 1986). Negligence by failure to provide make-up lesson. The Canadian School Executive. pp. 23 - 24
Print copy available in Rutherford reserve room:
LB 2890 C2212 v.5-6 1985-1987 (Volume 6, issue 4, pages 23 & 24.)
Court cases
Qureshi, N. (2016). The supreme court of canada debates freedom of religion and the scope of ethics education in a religious school.
Bell, B. (2016). From zero to hero: A teacher's academic freedom and professional judgment upheld. Education Law Journal, 25(2), 235-239.
Micallef, J. (2014). Private lives, public meetings, and professional consequences. Education Law Journal, 23(3), 263-266.
Kotyk, J. (2013). What is a reasonable expectation of privacy in the information contained on a workplace computer? Education Law Journal, 22(2), 223-229.
Eisenstat, A. (2013). The use of physical force by teachers in Canadian schools: The ongoing saga of section 43 of the criminal code. Education Law Journal, 23(1), 1-17.
R. v. Keegstra, [1990] 3 SCR 697, 1990 CanLII 24 (SCC)
Green, M. (1996). Freedom of speech and teachers’ duties: Malcolm Ross – The final chapter. Education & Law Journal, 7(3), 289-300.
In the search box at the top of the page in the WestlawNextCanada database, search for 7 Educ. & L.J. 289
Chamberlain v. Surrey School District No. 36, [2002] 4 SCR 710, 2002 SCC 86 (CanLII)
Blackstone, S. (2006). Discipline investigation of teachers may be disclosed to parents. Education & Law Journal,16(1), 127-131.
Blackstone, S. (2007). The duty to report suspicions of abuse: When is a teacher not a teacher? Education & Law Journal, 16(3), 351-354.
Rowen, K. (2008). The supreme court of canada rules on the use of drug-sniffing dogs in schools. Education Law Journal, 18(1), 83-86.
Scott, S. (2010). Sometimes an accident is just an accident. Education Law Journal, 20(2), 173-175.
Wobick A. (2008). Does a school board have a duty to provide particular forms of special education? Education Law Journal 18(2), 175-178.
Davidson, C. (2009). Ontario principals may ban parents from school premises. Education Law Journal, 19(1), 69-70.
Dickinson (2005) The problem of heretic teachers: Kempling v. BCCT (W/R) McGill Journal of Education 40.3 (Fall 2005): 383-404.
Required Text
Teachers and the law: diverse roles and new challenges
by
MacKay, A. Wayne, 1949-
Call Number: KF 4175 M153 2013
ISBN: 9781552395233
Building an Ethical School
by
Robert J. Starratt
ISBN: 0203974816
Read Chapter 4
Required Legal & Professional Documents for Review
Alberta Education. (2000). Alberta School Act, 2000.
Alberta Education. (2012). Digital Citizenship Policy Development Guide.
ATA. (2013). Teachers Rights, Responsibilities, and Legal Liabilities.
ATA. (2015). The state of inclusion in Alberta’s schools.
ATA. (2018). Declaration of Rights & Responsibilities for Teachers.
ATA. Code of Professional Conduct.
Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms. (1982).
Certification of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation, 2022
This regulation replaces Alta Reg 3/1999. (Certification of Teachers Regulation, 1999.)
Child and Youth Family Enhancement Act, 2000.
Constitution Act, 1867
Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46).
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). (Website)
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse in Alberta. (fact sheet) Retrieved
Responding to Child Abuse in Alberta. (2005).
Teaching Quality Standard Applicable to the Provision of Basic Education in Alberta. (1997). (Ministerial Order #016/97).
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Youth Criminal Justice Act (S.C. 2002, c. 1).
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