EDLD607

Aspiring school leaders must possess the knowledge and competencies necessary to effectively address legal matters that face the contemporary learning community. This course will equip aspiring school leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to proactively deal with legal issues that may arise and, ultimately, ensure a safe, equitable, and well managed learning environment that will promote success for all students. Important concepts and case studies of educational law will be examined, specifically that which is related to New Jersey administrative code and statutes. Legal areas and related topics of study include: 1) Employment; 2) Student Rights/Conduct; 3) Special Education Law; 4) Curriculum and Instruction; 5) School Business and Finance; and 6) Governance and Ethics. Evaluation of student performance will include completion of course-specific authentic performance task, response to case studies, and mid-term examination. (ISLLC Standards of Emphasis: 3, 5 and 6)