EDL 7005 - Sizing Up Ext Sch Environments

This course is designed to assist candidates in increasing their knowledge and skills in legal and ethical frameworks within which school leaders must operate to provide both a lawful and a humane school environment (ELCC 3.2, 5.1, 6.1). In addition, candidates will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions to: (1) apply policies, laws, and regulations enacted by local, state and federal authorities that affect schools, especially those that might improve social and educational opportunities (ELCC 6.1); (2) analyze and describe economic, cultural and diversity factors that impact schools; communicate with members of the school community concerning trends and issues and potential changes in the environment; and (3) advocate for programs and policies that promote equitable learning opportunities and success for all students (ELCC 6.1, 6.2, 6.3).

Hours:
3