https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5 Melinda Broaddus EDG 6305 en-us 2018-10-18 19:24:08 UTC 2024-06-28 10:42:08 UTC hello@padlet.com mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/294583714 My professional perspective is working as a school counselor in the middle school setting. I recieved my B.S. in Early Childhood from Angelo State University and I am currently working on my M.Ed. in counseling online via Angelo State University. My goal is to be a school counselor at Sanford-Fritch Jr. High School. I enjoy working with students in the 11-14 age range.]]> 2018-10-18 19:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/294583714 mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295536453 I spoke with the lead counselor at Sanford-Fritch High School about the current legal and ethical issues she has been tackling in the world of counseling.
1.   Current legal issues that are impacting your work - David's Law and bullying
2.  Policies or rules that have been changed or revised due to legal or ethical issues - Everything having to do with bullying gets reported to an authority figure due to David's Law
3.  Share a student situation in which you were concerned with legal or ethical implications - a student attempted suicide by hanging, many of the administrators were questioned by multiple police agencies to ensure that everything had been done correctly as far as reporting is concerned
4.  Legal or ethical trainings provided - Region 16 provides annual ethics training for counselors and our district provides short ethics reviews each year on the following topics: FERPA, bullying, self-harm, suicide, child abuse
5. How do you stay current on legal issues in your field? - Professional development activites offered by Region 16 and reading articles and journals on educator websites]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295536453 mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295635028 An ethical dilemma has been found in the school supplies that we think are non-toxic and safe for our children.  According to a study conducted by the United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, a number of back to school products have been found to contain asbestos and benzene.  Both asbestos and benzene are known carcinogens and they are being used in crayons and dry-erase markers by big name manufacturers that should be testing these products and making them safe for children.  At this time no legal course has been taken, but the manufacturers are looking into the claims.
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Chokshi, N. (2018, August 08). Asbestos in a Crayon, Benzene in a Marker: A School Supply Study’s Toxic Results. Retrieved October 22, 2018, from https://www.nytimes.com/section/education]]> 2018-10-22 18:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295635028 mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295650025 Immigrants may find it harder to get a green card if they are dependant on the government for food, housing, and health care.  If an immigrant is a "public charge" which is defined as a person dependent on the government for basic necessities such as housing, food, and health care, they will find that the government may deny their requests to adjust their status from a visa to a permanent resident.  These changes could affect many students as their families may never be able to become permanent citizens.  Democratic senators want the proposed regulatory changes withdrawn.
          References
Trump administration takes aim at legal immigration. (2018, October 12). Retrieved October 22, 2018, from http://edadvocacy.nea.org/edinsider]]> 2018-10-22 18:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295650025 mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295678666 After reading legal and ethical issues going on in our country and interviewing a current professional I have found myself to be extremly interested in David's Law. David's Law is interesting due to the fact that I have lost two students to suicide from bullying. I feel like this issue is going to continue to get worse and school counselors must be at the forefront of helping these students with any bullying issues that may arise.]]> 2018-10-22 19:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295678666 mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295925744 Researching the Porter-Henderson library for information on cyberbullying I found an amazing academic journal that encompasses much of what makes up David's Law.  Recognizing the Public Schools' Authority to Discipline Students' Off-Campus Cyberbullying of Classmates is a must read.
Abrams, D. E. (2011).
References
Recognizing the Public Schools' Authority to Discipline Students' Off-Campus Cyberbullying of Classmates. New Eng. J. on Crim. & Civ. Confinement, 37, 181.]]> 2018-10-23 13:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/295925744 mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/296074436 While researching the internet for more information over cyberbullying I came across an article that discusses online off-campus speech that have had conflicting responses in the same court.  This is a great read for counselors or administrators.
 References
Patchin, J. W. (2015, November 26). Third Circuit Court weighs in on conflicting cases involving off-campus online speech by students. Retrieved October 23, 2018, from https://cyberbullying.org/off-campus-speech-case

]]> 2018-10-23 17:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/296074436 mbroaddus https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/296149689      In the article, Recognizing the Public Schools' Authority to Discipline Students' Off-Campus Cyberbullying of Classmates, the current problem of cyberbullying and suicide was confronted.  As a teacher and future counselor this type of bullying is an extremely important part of my job.  I have had two of my students in the past eight years commit suicide.  I believe with new legislation such as, David's Law we can prevent some of these suicides from happening. 
     Many past legal cases have been brought to light when trying to decide if public schools have any rights to reprimand students that cyberbully while off-campus.  The two most important cases that give schools the right to punish students that cyberbullying are Tinker and Fraser.
After reading the article, Third Circuit Court weighs in on conflicting cases involving off-campus online speech by students, the only way schools can legally reprimand a student for cyberbullying off-campus is if the behavior causes a disruption in the school environment. This is important for me as an educator because I have personally seen and heard students discuss cyberbullying that happened on Facebook or other social media that was a disruption in the classroom yet nothing was done about it. I feel like this is a big step in the future for our students, laws, schools, and social media. I am very interested to see what happens with new legislation in the future.
                                                                           References
Patchin, J. W. (2015, November 26). Third Circuit Court weighs in on conflicting cases involving off-campus online speech by students. Retrieved October 23, 2018, from https://cyberbullying.org/off-campus-speech-case

Recognizing the Public Schools' Authority to Discipline Students' Off-Campus Cyberbullying of Classmates. New Eng. J. on Crim. & Civ. Confinement, 37, 181.]]> 2018-10-23 19:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbroaddus/uc392scqkdm5/wish/296149689