Maine School Law Summer Institute
Live Zoom
Description
Join us for 8 interactive Zoom sessions!
About the Institute
The School Law Institute – led by Drummond Woodsum school attorneys who have years of experience both practicing and teaching school law – is designed with busy educators in mind. The Institute distills from the vast body of education statutes, regulations, and court decisions the knowledge that educators need to perform their jobs effectively and to recognize and prevent legal problems before they arise. The institute involves significant reading in advance from the Maine School Law textbook, as well as collected court and arbitration rulings. Participants will participate in interactive exercises during the course and complete a multiple-choice take-home exam at the conclusion of the course. Grades will be based on class participation, in-class activities, and the final exam. The Institute is an intense and exciting learning experience for educators, so we encourage participants to be fully present during their online sessions. Because of the small class size and casual nature of the Institute, instructors Elek Miller and Blake McCartney will be available to continue discussions and talk informally with participants throughout the 8-days of classes.
Topics Include:
- Maine Public School Legal Framework;
- Student Rights (the First and Fourth Amendments, Title IX, Due Process, and More);
- Special Education;
- Employment;
- Collective Bargaining;
- Litigation and Liability;
- Religion in Schools; and
- School Finance
Earn 4.5 C.E.U.s over 8 half-day sessions!
The Maine Department of Education has approved the Institute to fulfill the requirement for a course on school law for purposes of administrator certification. Whether you need a course to satisfy a requirement, are looking for an update, or simply have an interest in school law, the course will meet your needs. The course will also qualify for C.E.U.s from UMO for a small fee. Instructions for payment will be provided with the course materials.
(Note: Although the Institute provides certification and recertification credits, it is not affiliated with a college or university and does not provide graduate school credits.)