Begin by reading the case study The Case of the Powdered Aspirin Download The Case of

the Powdered Aspirin. This case helps school leadership candidates understand the

conflict between the need for a drug-free school culture and the equally compelling

ethical requirement that all students be treated fairly. The case study also sets the stage

for discussions about procedural and substantive due process and the idea of a well-

ordered school. Additionally, review Chapters 1 and 5 from the course text, Legal Rights of

School Leaders, Teachers and Students.

 

Write

Complete the following and be sure to provide a rationale for each response using this

week’s assigned reading as well as an outside source:

 Can Lasiandra’s parents request a hearing before the local board of education?

Why or why not?

 Does Lasiandra have a property of liberty interest that qualifies her for due

process protection?

 Have the procedural guidelines for student suspension been met?

 What characteristics of a well-ordered school are missing in this scenario?

(Hint: See the three defining characteristics as well as the “Do and Do Not”

section in the “Idea of a Well-Ordered School” section of the text.)

 

 

The Drug Free School journal

 Must be at least 1.5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and

references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external

site. as outlined in the UAGC Writing CenterLinks to an external site..

 Must include a separate title page with the following:

 

o Title of paper in bold font

 

 Space should appear between the title and the rest of the

information on the title page.

 

o Student’s name

o Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)

o Course name and number

o Instructor’s name

 

 Must use at least one outside source in addition to the course text.

 

o The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an

external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source

types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is

appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your

instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific

source for a particular assignment.

 

 Must document all sources in APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in

the Writing CenterLinks to an external site..

 Must include a separate references pageLinks to an external site. that is

formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center.

 

 

Carefully review the Grading Rubric

1. Responds with a thorough reflection that is related to all aspects of the journal prompt. Applies professional, personal, relevant prior

knowledge, and/or other real-world experiences in a manner that is rich in thought and provides valuable insight into the topic. Analyzes

preconceptions and biases by deconstructing elements of personal assumptions and synthesizes own awareness using new modes of

thinking..

2. Effectively communicates ideas or points in a logical and organized manner. Reflections are sophisticated and formulate wholly appropriate

and pertinent connections between the journal topic and relevant prior knowledge.

3.  Journal contains no errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.