Collaborate Session 2

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Agenda Microphone Check Next Collaborate Session (Monday, July 7th) Course/Assignment Comments To Date Major Future Assignments and Projects

Supervisor Interview (Week 8-9) Common Core (Week 10) Final Project (PowerPoint Presentation) (Week 11-12) Topic Due July 1st Final Examination (Week 13-14)

• Reflection Questions:• To date, what has been the most “interesting/surprising” legal fact/case/issue to which you

have been introduced this semester?• Describe a due process and student safety issue of which you are familiar in your (or

another) school/district. How was it resolved?• Describe a student rights and restrictions issue of which you are familiar in your (or

another) school/district. How was it resolved?

Assignment Score RangesAssignment 1 (5 points):

2.5 – 5 (0)

Assignment 2 (5 points): 3.5 – 5 (1)

Assignment 3 (5 points): 0 – 5 (3)

Grades (5 point scale)

• 5.0 100%• 4.9 98%• 4.8 96%• 4.7 94%• 4.6 92%• 4.5 90%• 4.4 88%• 4.3 86%

• 4.2 84%• 4.1 82%• 4.0 80%• 3.9 78% • 3.8 76%• 3.7 74%• 3.6 72%• 3.5 70%

Assignments & Grades

• 1. Fundamental Legal Terms 5• 2. Impact of Religion 5• 3. Brief 5 Cases 5• 4. Due Process & Safe Schools 5• 5. Principles of Special Ed 10• 6. Current Legal Perspectives 5• 7. 504 & ADA 5

Assignments & Grades, cont.

• 9. Supervisor Interview 5• 11. Common Core 5• 13. Presentation Project 20• 14. Final Exam 25• 15. Collaborate Sessions 5 100

General Course Comments Outstanding ClassSettling in with course format and expectations

(usually 5-6 weeks/not this class, much faster)Reading the Syllabus CarefullyCovers/Reference Pages Every

Assignment(APA)Essex is just an initial resource/you must

research beyond Essex

General Assignment Comments Formatting (reduce grade

if poorly formatted/ single spaced/questions bolded and answer below/similar font and size, etc.)

Proofreading (Not only Spell and Grammar Check) will dramatically reduce grade (or not accept) if not proofread for grammar/punctuation.

Assignment CommentsWhat are the “A” students doing right?”

Citing cases to support arguments. Using more than Essex as Source – ensures

correct, complete, and accurate responses “Circling Back Around” to delineate why their

Cases/Acts/Statutes prove the argument. Don’t just “state” the law/what does it have to do

with your question! “More is better.” Use (and cite) the Assignment Resources (found

under each Assignment week on BlackBoard)

What are the “A” students doing right?” Don’t explain cases/hit and

run/what was the ruling and why it supports your decision.

Make a decision and argue it with cases, statutes, and the law.

Read the syllabus and follow the instructions (if it says use other sources or 3 pages, etc., it means it)

Suggestions to Date Please Read My Comments: Every assignment

has them. Check Course Emails Never (ever) use Wikipedia, about.com, info.com,

etc. Use Class Study Guides and PowerPoints Will start taking off for non-APA Reference Page Will start taking off (more) for not proofreading If you are unsure or confused contact me!

Assignment #1 CommentsOutline Chapter #1

• Summary not outline • Outline was bullets (no

organization or headings)• Did not use five topic

headings from syllabus, made own topic headings

• No Reference page or not APA

• Too brief did not cover the significant points

• Did not proofread

Assignment # 2 CommentsImpact of Religion on Schooling

• Only 1 or two sentences (required three)

• Did not answer the questions correctly

• No Reference Page or not APA

• Did not respond to every question

• Did not proofread

Assignment #3 CommentsBrief 5 Cases

• Vote Section: none, too brief or did not make sense

• Legal Basis at Issue Section: too brief/did not include all of the issues

• Legal Basis for Decision Section: too brief

• References not APA

Assignment # 4 CommentsDue Process

• Answers/Opinions not backed by case law or statutes!

• Did not reference the rule of law/freedom that is being violated.

• Not detailed when describing what actions school officials should take.

• Poor Formatting/Presentation (not doctoral level)• Too few pertinent sources/references

Additional General Suggestions Adapt an Assignment to

adequately respond (i.e., International Students, No School Policy on ADA, Zero Tolerance, etc.)

Your review of the literature and references must be scholarly, reflecting doctoral-level expertise.

Week #5: Principles of Special Education Law

Part I: Respond to questions from one of three Case Studies (approximately 2 pages).

Use Essex but cite at least two other authoritative sources.

Part II: Respond to 20 questions with minimum of two sentences per question.

First Half of Semester

Expose wide variety of experiences with laws schooling.

Create a legal “mind set”. Develop a way of thinking about legal

issues. Demonstrate and apply what you have

learned. Use the briefing skills you have developed.

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Future Assignments

Legal Clips (Week 6)Summaries of 504 and ADA

(Week 7)Supervisor Interview (Week

8-9)Common Core (Week 10)

Presentation Project (Week 11-12)

Final Exam (Week 13-14)

Legal Clips (week 6)

• Subscribe to Legal Clips (National School Board Association)

• Review Legal Clips on a weekly basis from Weeks 2-6. • Identify one school law story (5 total) from each of Weeks 2-6.• Provide overview of case:

Title of Legal Clip (with citation) Date and Time (if applicable) of Legal ClipCategory Filed AbstractFacts/IssuesRuling/RationaleEditors Note (if applicable)

Section 504 and American Disabilities Act (ADA)(Week 7)

• Most Week 7 assignments approximately 6-7 pages

• Minimum of three reliable sources

• Minimum of two sentences

• No Section 504 School Board Policy? (Case Study Teammate or Google)

• Never just a “Yes or No” answer!

• Examples: Does your district have a school board policy on Section 504 in its policy manual?

State name of the Policy!  

Section 504 and American Disabilities Act (ADA)(Week 7)

• Does it include:  Notice

Yes, PS 114 8/05 IV Parental Notification states that the school ……is required to notify ….. It does not require written notification but ….

  Definition of Key TermsYes, all key terms are defined. These key terms include;

disabled person, physical or mental impairment, ……….  Discrimination ProhibitedYes, this is stated in the Purpose section of the code…….. 

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Questions

Supervisor InterviewWeek 8-9

1. Make an appointment

2. Submit your list of questions

3. Interview Supervisor4. Follow Format and

Respond to Questions

Supervisor Interview(Week 8-9)

Make an appointment Submit list of 20 interview questions (15 from syllabus and

5 of your own- not yes or no-) Interview (in person) Supervisor Prepare written record using rubric in Section IX of syllabus Paper format outlined in syllabus Re-frame/modify question(s) if central office or different

name (i.e., School Advisory Committee, etc.?) Frank, forthright, fair, and full responses to the questions. Finally, three questions in syllabus regarding your

impression of the interview.********

Supervisor Interview(Week 8-9)

Follow format (read syllabus).Title PageDescription of School (provides insight to answers)20 Questions outlined on one pageTyped questions (bold and numbered) and responses

underneath (can add your own commentary after a question)

Section 5: Your comments on your interviewee’s responses to Questions 9-15

Section 6: Impressions of interview questions

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)(Week 10)

• Respond to six questions regarding Common Core State Standards

• How will the CCSS impact NCLB and state standards?

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Questions

Presentation Project (PowerPoint)Week 11-12

• Select topic interesting to you, or

• Explain a law or law to school/district.

• Get prior approval by July 1st.

• Develop PowerPoint Presentation

• Use visuals

Final Project(PowerPoint Presentation)

25-50 slides10 specific bibliographic sourcesVisual presentation using pictures,

graphics, and cartoons on legal topic.

Final Exam (Week 14)

Identification Questions Short Essays and Case Scenarios Minimum 200 words Please follow directions explicitly May use text, other books, and Internet. Use sources other than Essex/Cite Sources Cannot work together Defend your answers/opinions with the law and write

complete sentences! Proofread! Will be in mailbox a few weeks before.

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Questions?

Reflection Question

To date, what is the most surprising or interesting legal

fact/information/concept you learned?

Reflection Question

Describe a due process and student safety issue of which you are familiar

in your (or another) school/district. How was it resolved?

Reflection Question

Describe a student rights and restrictions issue of which you are familiar in your (or another) school/district. How was it

resolved?

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Questions and

Final Thoughts

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Thank You!