EDU 151 Abuse and Neglect of Children

This course is an introduction to the causes, extent, and dynamics of child abuse and neglect. The course focuses on how educators respond as mandatory reporters to observable evidence and signs of suspected child abuse or neglect. FERPA regulations and requirements that may intersect with mandatory reporting rules are also discussed.

Credits

1

Distribution

Continuing Education

Offered

Winter, Summer

Notes

 

Outcomes

1. Identify and discuss negligence/torts.
2. Describe the structure of the court system as it relates to litigation schools may be involved with.
3. Describe the process through the State Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court; what kinds of cases usually go to each.
4. Identify a minimum of three resources that a teacher may check in order to get information pertaining to school law.
5. Discuss negligence and torts, including the basis for a tort.
6. Identify common risk areas that might lead to a lawsuit.
7. Identify and discuss key components of FERPA, providing examples that might be considered a breach of FERPA laws.
8. Discuss the responsibilities of the school staff, student, and parent/guardian, under the HIB laws (Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying).
9. Research court cases that relate to Student Rights and/or Discipline; be able to discuss the results of the case, how did the courts rule and why.
10. Through individual research, students will develop their own Students with Disabilities Resource guide, paying specific attention to State and Federal laws around SPED.
11. Familiarize themselves with their own district’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and be prepared to discuss key elements that are of interest to them.
12. Describe recent legislation around School attendance, including the process their district has in place for holding a Community Truancy Board.

Area of Study:

Continuing Education

Instructional Mode:

Online

Lecture

10