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EDU 681 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Education

3-0-3

This course is designed to provide educational leaders with an overview of educational law, policy, and related issues.  Candidates will examine the ethical and legal implications of school operations that lead to the successful matriculation of all students, including those with learning disabilities, English Language Learners, as well as students from other linguistically and diverse backgrounds.  The primary purpose of this course is to provide an overview of educational law and policy.  Candidates will be introduced to processes and procedures both nationally and locally as they relate to specific legal topics.  The course will equip educational leaders with a thorough understanding of how education law impacts their practice.  Emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s understanding of educational equity and acting with integrity as required by Georgia and federal law and the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators.