EDUC 635 - Federal Funding, Special Programs, and Accountability 3 hours

This course focuses on establishing a learning environment and the legal implications to address the needs of each student, and to raise staff consciousness of the importance of equity in the teaching and learning process. The student will learn and evaluate federal and state funding, which includes special programs to respond to the unique needs of K-12 students. The student will learn to advocate for the welfare of each student in the district by understanding policies, laws, rules, and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels that impact district leadership, teaching, and learning. Prerequisites: Completed M.Ed.