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LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TEACHERS

ELPA 640
Course Description

Examines the legal issues confronting the classroom teacher on a daily basis. An emphasis will be placed on understanding legal analysis in order to empower teachers to better balance the multiple interests confronting them. Also, understanding of how law can further the development of a democratic classroom. Specific topics to be examined include: curricular control, teachers' academic freedom, religion in the curriculum, equity in programming, special education, student records, student discipline, teacher contracts, teacher discipline, and negligence.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 3

Offered

Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
4

5.66% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.7% from Historical

A Rate
100%

14.29% from Historical

Class Size
15

7.14% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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