Violence in Student Writing: A School Administrator′s Guide

Your guide to action when student writing crosses the line

At what point should violent student expressions be considered a legitimate threat? This legal handbook delves into the real-life experiences of administrators, teachers, and students to help you apply caution and logic in protecting your students′ freedom of speech while also protecting the safety of everyone in the building. Gretchen Oltman, an experienced educator and licensed attorney, shows you how to:

• Prevent violence by creating a positive and safe school environment
• Guide teachers in assessing written threats of violence
• Evaluate writing outside the classroom, including texting and Facebook postings