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School Law Institute | Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP)

Program Description

This one-day workshop provides building administrators and central office staff with an update on school law from the state and national perspective.

Virginia Standard(s) Addressed

ISLLC Standards 3 & 6

Program Goals and Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will learn how to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the principles of school law with an emphasis on current issues.
• act in accordance with the federal, state, and local educational laws, regulations and other policies that govern schools.
• relate policy initiatives to the welfare of the school community in responsible and ethical ways and recognize the relationship of public policy, governance, and schooling.

Program Format

Large group presentations with identified speakers associated with VASSP.

Target Audience

Middle and high school administrators and central office staff.

Self-Selection and/or Identification Through School Division

Participants may self-select to attend or they may be identified by the school division to attend.

Duration of Program

One-day workshop.

Outcomes Measured

Outcomes are measured by the school divisions that support the attendance of the participants.

Program Evaluation

Each participant completes a conference evaluation form providing feedback to VASSP for use in future conferences.

Contact Information

VASSP Executive Director Dr. Randy Barrack can be reached at rbarrack@vassp.org or via phone 804.288.2777.