Elizabeth Nordgren
Coordinator of Innovative and Personalized Learning. Lifelong Learner.
KnowledgeWorks Personalized Learning Fellow. TIES Exceptional Teacher. Minnesota Roller Derby Skater. Apple Teacher. Wanderluster. Certified Google Educator. UMD & MSUM Grad. Nerd.
D. Policy and Law
The policy and law competency describes:
D1. Developing, adjusting, and implementing policy to meet local, state, and federal requirements and conditional provisions, standards, and regulatory applications;
D2. Recognizing and applying standards of care involving civil and criminal liability for negligence, harassment, and intentional torts;
D3. Demonstrating an understanding of state, federal, and case law governing general education, special education, and community education.
Artifacts:
ED613 Minnesota Legislature Bill Summary Project
ED631 Educational Law Case Briefs
ED631 Educational Law vs. School Handbook Analysis
ED793 Leadership in SPED Essay
ED793 Principal Special Services Interview
ED788 School Finance and Business Management Final Essay Exam
Reflection:
Both my masters and licensure programs introduced me to so many aspects of educational leadership I had little to no experience in, and I would absolutely put policy and law into that category. From recognizing the impact court decisions have had on our everyday classrooms to analyzing bills currently in the Minnesota legislature, it was both fascinating and highly supportive of my growth to recognize the critical role standards, regulations, and law play in all aspects of education. My licensure program in particular also explored finance legislation and special education legislation in depth, which only deepened a holistic view on the role policy and law play in education. My learning in this area will inevitably support my ability to be a more informed, mindful leader in the future.
