EDD 8862 Educational Law, Ethics, and Policy

This course promotes understanding of constitutional, statutory, and judicial provisions as a basis for the legal operation of public schools. It addresses traditional and emerging issues of school case law and litigation as they pertain to school/student safety; student/teacher relationships; instructional issues; administrative authority/oversight; taxation; religious practices; and other relevant issues. A graduate of this course should be confident in planning for and responding to legal and ethical issues in the educational environment and confident in his/her abilities to deal confidently, effectively, and appropriately with legal issues.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of law and understanding of ethical principles in decision-making while considering the impact of decisions on all involved parties. (DCLOs: 1,6,7,10); (CCLOs 9, 10)
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply the mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law and other requirements regarding due process and equal protection procedures for all involved parties. (DCLOs: 2,7,10)
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply the mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law and other requirements regarding professional expectations and behaviors of educators. (DCLOs: 7,8); CCLOs 10
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply the mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law and other requirements regarding school district and educator liability. (DCLOs: 1,6,7)
5.  Demonstrate the ability to apply the mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law and other requirements regarding issues of school finance.  (DCLOs: 7)
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply the mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law and other requirements regarding discrimination and desegregation issues. (DCLOs: 1,6,7); (CCLOs 4, 10)
7. Articulate a series of personal belief statements regarding significant issues of law and ethics while developing a plan for realistically adhering to these beliefs in educational settings. (DCLOs: 7); (CCLOs 9)
8. Present evidence of knowledge and understanding of a significant legal doctrine through satisfactory completion of extensive study regarding the doctrine and serving as a well informed (expert) speaker in a public forum. (DCLOs: 7,10); (CCLOs 8)
9. Demonstrate ability to anticipate and address future issues of law according to established legal principles. (DCLOs: 7,8)