Advanced Paralegal: Education Law

About this course

Learning objectives

Participants will demonstrate the following skills through successful completion of all required coursework and assignments:

• Explain the relationship between the U.S. Constitution and education law
• Identify the standards involved in establishing attendance requirements in public schools
• Discuss home schooling and certification of home school teachers
• Examine how the Supreme Court has resolved conflicts regarding schools and religious beliefs
• Discuss the development of curriculum and education
• Explain the concepts of academic freedom and school control over expression of ideas
• Discuss the meaning of due process of law
• Explain the difference between substantive and procedural due process
• Discuss the concept of freedom of expression
• Explain what is meant by First Amendment protection of freedom of religion
• Describe the concept of separation of church and state
• Identify the scope of Fourth Amendment protections
• Explain the exclusionary rule
• Examine the concept of “in loco parentis” as it applies to student discipline
• Discuss the history of segregation and racial integration in public schools
• Identify the provisions of laws that have been passed to help disabled students
• Explain the concept of civil liability as it applies to school boards, cities and states
• Differentiate intentional torts and negligence
• Identify the four elements of negligence
• Summarize the defenses to negligence
• Explain how the law protects a student’s privacy
• Discuss the need for and requirements of student evaluations
• Examine the concept of equal protection as it applies to placing students in groups
• Explain the requirements for teachers as employees
• Discuss the disciplinary standards for teachers and due process concerns
• Explain the concept of tenure
• Explain the constitutional rights afforded by the First Amendment and limitations for teachers
• Examine policy restrictions and enforcement related to personal appearance of teachers
• Explain the concept of property rights as it pertains to tenure.
• Summarize U.S. Employment Discrimination legislation

Continuing Education Information

This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of about 8 hours per week reading and completing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. This course is the equivalent of 45 clock hours of study. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.