MEDL50030

This course is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the legal and ethical basics for all educators. Priority emphasis will be given to landmark decisions of the United States Supreme Court in the areas of finance, religion, collective bargaining, student rights, rights of the disabled, employee rights, and desegregation and discrimination. This course also addresses the major current and critical legal issues in education. Educators will explore ethical and legal issues through the “best interest of the student” focus, to effectuate positive and sustaining decision making and change. Educators will apply theoretical perspectives to complex challenges when implementing policies and procedures, as well as exploring professional standards and codes of ethics.This course will meet the requirements for PK-12 school law for Administrator certification, as well as supporting non-certification sustainable leadership requirements.