EDAD 589 - School Law

Description:
An introduction to U.S. constitutional, legislative, and regulative school law, with particular attention to the state of Washington. Covers the legal issues of governance, church/state relations, tort liability, personnel and student rights, rights of handicapped students, property and funding, minorities. Also covers basic legal research skills.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: EDAD 580 or permission of instructor.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Communicate effectively with key decision makers in the community and in broader political contexts to improve public understanding of federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, and statutory requirements.
Facilitate constructive discussions with stakeholders and policymakers about federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, and statutory requirements affecting continuous improvement of educational programs and outcomes.
Use a variety of strategies to lead others in safely examining deeply held assumptions and beliefs that may conflict with vision and goals.
Model personal and professional ethics, integrity, justice, and fairness and expect the same of others

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/03/11