ELP 626SEM - Policy Formulation and Analysis in Educational Administration

In this course, students will explore various issues in educational policy and discuss both how these policies were formulated and how we should analyze their effectiveness. The course will benefit students who want to gain a better understanding of the current policy context, issues surrounding the implementation of new policies, and different methods for assessing current and new programs. During the semester, students will examine the context of policymaking and discuss alternatives to past and current policy. Topics may include evaluating teachers and schools, class size, socioeconomic status, tracking, school choice, school-community partnerships, and other issues. Students may wish to follow up with ELP 627, which will apply the lessons learned to current policy debates.

Credits: 3