https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2 Baylor Mullins- EDG 6305 en-us 2018-10-29 01:28:49 UTC 2026-03-17 12:49:59 UTC hello@padlet.com bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297843609 In my near future, I want to become a principal or an athletic director. I want this career because I have a true passion for being a leader and setting positive examples to students and the community. Preferably, I would like to work in the secondary age level. ]]> 2018-10-29 01:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297843609 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297843921 I met with Brad Morgan, principal at Tolar High School and asked what the top 5 legal issues were that he faces as a principal. 

#1 Parent communication is something a principal has to deal with every day. Some parents might get really upset and provoke legal matters when a principal does not communicate effectively over their child's educational matters.

#2 Disciplinary actions are another issue that principals face every day. Making sure these actions are documented in great detail are of high importance in order to reduce any legal matters

#3 Duties at athletic events are not something most people think administrators do. However, administration must be present at all home athletic events, in order to assure safety and enforce rules. Keeping students and fans in line is vital to eliminating any legal issues with police, game officials, and schools. 

#4 Special education services are very important to ensure that all students get the education they deserve with the accommodations they need. Correct documentation of these accommodations are of great deal in order to eliminate legal matters with school district, state, and parents. 

#5 Formal observations and walkthroughs are something a principal does quite often. Making sure that teachers and staff are effective can help reduce legal matters with student test scores and performances. ]]> 2018-10-29 01:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297843921 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297846255 After reviewing the NASET website, I discovered a huge concept that resides in schools each day, FERPA. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act provides students and their families with privacy from others. Not just anyone can see any child's educational records because of this act.

Another important concept I discovered was the ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act. This provides student and staff with disabilities protection over being discriminated or not receiving correct accommodations in their working or learning environment. ]]> 2018-10-29 01:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297846255 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297847887 After reviewing the NSBA website, I discovered an important law that is enforced in schools each day. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA, provides students with detailed accommodations that are to be provided to them in the educational setting. 

Another important school law I discovered was the McKinney-Vento Act, which provides students who are considered homeless, access to any materials they should need throughout the school year in order to help them become successful. ]]> 2018-10-29 01:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297847887 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297849821 The Mckinney-Vento Act is implemented to help students who face homelessness become successful. This act allows students to not have to mvoe around schools depending on where they are staying as well as have most of the same opportunities that children who are not homeless have. 

I selected this topic because I had a lot of friends who were considered homeless as I was growing up. These friends would sleep on couch to couch and I can't imagine the hardships they faced. ]]> 2018-10-29 02:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297849821 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297851167 Mullins, M. H., Wilkins, B. T., Mahan, A., & Bouldin, J. B. (2016). Homeless Liaisons’ Perceptions of McKinney-Vento Act Implementation: Examining Geographical Trends and Differences. Social Work in Public Health, 31(5), 358–368. https://doi-org.easydb.angelo.edu/10.1080/19371918.2015.1137516]]> 2018-10-29 02:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297851167 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297851339 https://nche.ed.gov/legis/mv.php]]> 2018-10-29 02:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297851339 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297851498 The McKinney-Vento Act gives students who are facing homelessness, the same chance as students who have homes. This is very important for schools to understand and implement so that all students have the chance to be successful, as well as have the resources they need to be successful. 

For example, allowing a student to play sports with provided transportation to destination, after the sport is over, is something that falls under the McKinney-Vento Act. Therefore, a homeless student would get the chance to participate just like all of the other housed peers. Personally, I have seen homelessness amongst my friends growing up, and I think their participation in sports or other extracurricular activities was their saving grace and contributed to their academic and personal success. ]]> 2018-10-29 02:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297851498 bmullins41 https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297852595
Equity and Discrimination. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2018, from https://www.nsba.org/advocacy/school-law-issues/equity-and-discrimination

Mullins, M. H., Wilkins, B. T., Mahan, A., & Bouldin, J. B. (2016). Homeless Liaisons’ Perceptions of McKinney-Vento Act Implementation: Examining Geographical Trends and Differences. Social Work in Public Health, 31(5), 358–368. https://doi-org.easydb.angelo.edu/10.1080/19371918.2015.1137516

NASET.org Home Page. (2006, August 11). Retrieved October 28, 2018, from https://www.naset.org/index.php?id=ada2

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2018, from https://nche.ed.gov/legis/mv.php]]> 2018-10-29 02:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bmullins41/7o03td0elqm2/wish/297852595