Includes topics such as religion and the public schools, tort liability, students' rights, and the handling of student records. Some consideration is given to processes of legal research in education. Educational Law II. 2 credits. An advanced course in educational law at the district level. Includes topics such as state and federal relationships, school boards, school finance laws, contracts, teachers' rights, and tort liability of school districts and officers.
Consideration is given to legal research and school policy analysis.
Special Education Law. A course designed to give participants a working knowledge of the legislative, judicial, and administrative changes which have revamped the areas of teaching and administering special education since 1974. Seminar in Superintendency. A study of concerns and issues related to administration at the district level. Involvement of practicing administrators and visits to schools provide clinical and practical elements.