ELP 521 - Legal and Ethical Issues that Impact on Student Learning Credits: 3

Focuses on the legal foundations for the establishment and operation of public schools in the United States and Pennsylvania in particular. Assists students in understanding key issues that impact on student learning from both an historical and current perspective. Students should be knowledgeable in all important aspects of school law from basic rights of individuals to the legal requirements for designing and maintaining appropriate school environments for learning. In addition to a review of landmark cases and current issues, students will also study laws and topics specific to building level leadership in Pennsylvania.