Educational Law, Policy, and Ethics

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In this course, the candidate will examine federal, state, local laws and regulations that directly impact upon the conduct of public school personnel. Emphases will include: Sources of the law, case law relevant to the administration of schools, special areas such as special education and gifted education, mandated curricula, federally funded projects, constitutional law, employment law, tort law, copyright law, internet law and contract law. In addition, candidates will examine educational policy on the federal, state, and local level. Finally candidates will reflect upon ethical practices in school leadership. The candidate will be involved actively in finding legal solutions to cases and will be given an opportunity to advocate for a particular position.