EDLD 7531 - Legal and Ethical Issues

Institution:

Georgia Southern University

Subject:

EDLD Educational Leadership

Description:

This course will provide candidates the opportunity to examine legal and ethical principles relating to managing operations and organizational culture of schools. Candidates in the course will study legal and moral liability of school boards, administrators, and teachers. The goal is to provide school leaders awareness and understanding of their ethical and legal obligations in leading schools with a commitment to serving and providing access to schooling for all, including students, teachers, and parents from all walks of life. The school leader will examine issues concerning local, regional, state, and federal laws and guidelines that may impact the educational leader's efforts to develop a legally sound and ethical educational institution. The Code of Ethics for Georgia Educators provides a core ethical system for democracy-centered school leaders. This course is aligned to the Georgia Board of Regents Principle, Managing Operations, and ELCC Standards.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgiasouthern.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 478-5391

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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