Back to Assignments ASSIGNMENTS USING ISSUES IN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL LAW
TEACHER DEMOTION
1. What are the causes for demotion? ( see Cases )
2. What is the definition of demotion? ( see Cases )
3. How does procedural due process in terms of hearings differ from that for
suspension? ( School Code 11-1151 )
4. How does the appeals process differ from that for suspension? ( School Code
11-1151; see Appeals Process )
5. What role does the General Assembly play in the area of the demotion?
6. What role does the State Board of Education play in this area?
7. What role does the Pennsylvania Department of Education play in this area?
8. What role does the local school board play in this area?
9. What role does the local school administration play in this area?
10. What is a realignment-demotion, and how is demotion related to suspension?
( see Cases )
11. Can demotion be arbitrated?
12. Can administrators be demoted?