CTE 311D - Career and Technical Education School Law and Issues Related to Abuse

• Demonstrate an understanding of the certified teacher responsibilities under each section of WAC 180-44. Apply knowledge to individual practices.
• Understand the Code of Conduct for teachers in Washington State and analyze and evaluate the impact on teacher behavior and performance.
• Become familiar with and apply the standards and criteria for obtaining a professional teaching certificate and a CTE certificate through the College University route or through the Business Industry route.
• Analyze and evaluate the minimum criteria for the evaluation of a certificated employee.
• Analyze and evaluate the 1^st, 4^th, 5^th and 10^th Amendments to the US Constitution and how they relate to public education and to student, parent and teacher rights and responsibilities.
• Evaluate landmark cases that have impacted schools.
• Interpret the rights of teachers and cite court cases.
• Analyze and become familiar with the Landmark cases referring to education, teachers, schools, parents and students.
• Become familiar with common legal terms that apply to public education.
• Become familiar with the Federal and State Court System.
• Analyze the differences between criminal and civil law.
• Analyze the rules and regulations for students in Special Education or who have Section 504 plans.
• Become familiar with and be able to identify abuse and neglect.
• Evaluate the teachers legal responsibilities under RCW 26-44.
• Learn how and when to report abuse and neglect.
• Distinguish what is considered Harassment and Bullying.
• Analyze the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning of students.