EDUC 7730 School Law

A study for educators of the legal doctrines applicable to the school setting, including those dealing with truancy, curriculum, due process rights of students and teachers, freedom of speech, expression, and religion, student publications, search and seizure, student discipline, sexual harassment and discrimination, student records, student testing, terms and conditions of teacher employment, special education, and other legal rights and responsibilities of teachers.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

fall

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

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

1. Understand the statutory and case law affecting the areas identified in the course summary. (Core CLO 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22)
2. Identify correctly the significant legal issues involved in a variety of educational situations. (Core CLO 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22)
3. Anticipate the likely judicial ruling on the issues identified; (Core CLO 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 18, 21, 22)
4. Express the above capabilities clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing. (Core CLO 1, 4, 8, 9, 12, 13, 18, 21, 22)
5. Become familiar with legal resources for the educator via the Internet and plan for the incorporation of selected resources into class activities. (Core CLO 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22)
6. Use email to communicate with colleagues and the course instructor. (Core CLO 7)