This course provides tools and strategies for effective teaching and learning in a lab setting or career and technical education classroom.
Outcomes
- Identify and discuss negligence/torts.
- Describe the structure of the court system as it relates to litigation schools may be involved with.
- Describe the process through the State Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court; what kinds of cases usually go to each.
- Identify a minimum of three resources that a teacher may check in order to get information pertaining to school law.
- Discuss negligence and torts, including the basis for a tort.
- Identify common risk areas that might lead to a lawsuit.
- Identify and discuss key components of FERPA, providing examples that might be considered a breach of FERPA laws.
- Discuss the responsibilities of the school staff, student, and parent/guardian, under the HIB laws (Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying).
- Research court cases that relate to Student Rights and/or Discipline; be able to discuss the results of the case, how did the courts rule and why.
- Through individual research, students will develop their own Students with Disabilities Resource guide, paying specific attention to State and Federal laws around SPED.
- Familiarize themselves with their own district’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and be prepared to discuss key elements that are of interest to them.
- Describe recent legislation around School attendance, including the process their district has in place for holding a Community Truancy Board.
Distribution
Continuing Education
Area of Study
Continuing Education