CLDE 7220

Legal And Policy Foundations For Latin@ Students

This course is a comprehensive survey of the highlights and lowlights of federal, state, and local history, legislation and policy regarding the education and rights to education and language for Latin@ students. The readings and discussion are around various ideologies, philosophies, and theoretical underpinnings of education. In this class you will develop skills in critical consideration of the rights of all in US society and the responsibilities of the public institution of schools. As the performance assessment for this course you will have an opportunity to focus on a Colorado school district, community or community organization of your choosing. You will outline history, legislation, and policy for that site.

Units: 2.0

Hours: 2 to 2