Course details
This course is available for CEUs and graduate credit. Please ask for more details.
The United States Department of Education does not tolerate discrimination in public schools, and the Department's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) enforces several statutes that protect students from harassment while on school property. Those statutes are Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These statues protect against harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disability.
The ORC also makes a distinction between bullying and discrimination, and educators are responsible for knowing what justifies harassment and what incidences they are legally required to report and address. This course is designed to tackle these issues and many more. After a brief overview of history and definitions, we will explore dynamic issues impacting students and educators in schools. You will learn best practices to help keep their school in compliance with federal, anti-discrimination policies.
Updated on 30 December, 2017