CD 0183 - Child Advocacy Educational Rights

Institution:

Tufts University

Subject:

Description:

Legal and constitutional rights of children in schools, including special and bilingual education, freedom from race and sex discrimination, and school law in general (e.g., discipline, civil liberties). Role and techniques of the advocate, defined broadly to include lawyers, law advocates and social workers, psychologists, and other professionals. Forums for advocacy: state legislature, courts, and state administrative agencies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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