EDUC 5315 School Policies and Texas Students

Students will explore the national and state policies, including the Texas Education Code, the Code of Ethics, and the Texas school accountability system, to understand the implications state and national policies have on students, teachers and schools.  Students will also examine the different student populations and the critical issues associated with diverse students. Students must conduct 30 hours of observations in schools. Students are required to complete a school district background check in order to conduct school observations.