Law, Policy, and Ethics

Catalog description

This course explores legal and ethical issues that arise in schools. It provides educators with the knowledge necessary to understand and prevent legal problems in professional practice and helps candidates reflect on questions of educational policy and ethics. Candidates should gain an understanding of legal principles and interpretations of constitutional and statutory laws. Additionally, they work to model effective collaboration, leadership, and professionalism in decision-making. There is a focus on the school-based decision-making process at the local school level.