Policy+Notes



Course Calendar

1/19/17

Chapter 1 – Policy, What It is and Where it Comes From

1. Introduction to course, syllabus, Textbook, requirements

2. Course overview

3. Powerpoint: What is policy? What is a policy problem?

a. `http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Powerpoint 1/26/17 - Technspo (Class Cancelled)

2/2/17 - VR Demonstration

Chapter 2 - Power and Education Policy

1. Discussion: What are the major types and sources of power in education?

2. Assign chapters

3. Review assignment due dates

4. Finish Powerpoint

2/9/17 _ Snow Day

1. Discussion: What role does the economy play in education?

2. South Plainfield Policies – 1000 Administration

a. http://www.spboe.org/domain/41

3. Policy & Regulations:

o Terms:

 Legislation: law enacted at federal or state level

 Policy: Statement of beliefs, values, and objectives of the association that causes the association to act that cannot contradict a federal or state law

 Regulations: May also be referred to as “guidelines”

o NCLB: Handouts & Activity from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/legislation.html

o Local district analysis: http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Regulations

4. Chapter 2 Presentation: http://ruppeducation.wikispaces.com/file/view/Fowler+Ch+2.pdf

o First Dimension: Three dimensions of power (p. 26)

o Second Dimension: Mobilization of Bias (p. 30)

o Third Dimension: Shaping of Consciousness (p. 35)

o Major Actors (p. 37)

2/16/17

Chapter 5 - Values and Ideology

Chapter 6 - The Major Education Policy Actors

1. Discussion: What policies are missing from your district?

2. Policy & Regulations:

a. Terms:

i. Legislation: law enacted at federal or state level

ii. Policy: Statement of beliefs, values, and objectives of the association that causes the association to act that cannot contradict a federal or state law

iii. Regulations: May also be referred to as “guidelines”

b. NCLB: Handouts & Activity from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/legislation.html

c. Local district analysis: http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Regulations

2/23/17

Chapter 7 - Issue Definition and Agenda Setting

1. Discussion: What does the future of education look like?

a. Education Policy Outlook 2015: Making Reforms Happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD23vkQ5olI

2. Chapter 2 Presentation: http://ruppeducation.wikispaces.com/file/view/Fowler+Ch+2.pdf

a. First Dimension: Three dimensions of power (p. 26)

b. Second Dimension: Mobilization of Bias (p. 30)

c. Third Dimension: Shaping of Consciousness (p. 35)

3/2/17

Chapter 8 - Financial Issues and Policy Formation

3. Major Actors (p. 37)5 Year Old Violates School Policy?! Ridiculous Story!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFMy-ZmhM9M

4. Organizational chart: http://www.rff.com/school_orgchart.htm

5. Changing Educational Paradigms

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U

6. South Plainfield Policies – 2000 Program

a. http://www.spboe.org/domain/41

7. Chapter 4 Presentation

8. Review papers and projects 3/9/17

Spring Break 3/16/17

Chapter 9 - Policy Instruments and Cost Effectiveness

1. Discussion: How can leaders anticipate the need for new policies?

2. Discussion: How does finance play a role in policy development and implementation?

3. http://www.nj.com/education/2017/03/what_does_trumps_push_for_school_choice_mean_for_n.html

4. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/trump-seeks-to-slash-education-department-but-make-big-push-for-school-choice/2017/03/15/63b8b6f8-09a1-11e7-b77c-0047d15a24e0_story.html?utm_term=.a6443a84eb11

5. Current issues:

a. http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-hiltzik-devos-vouchers-20170228-story.html

b. http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/22/politics/doj-withdraws-federal-protections-on-transgender-bathrooms-in-schools/

6. Chapter 3 Presentation - The Economy and Demographics

- https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/population/cb12-243.html

- http://blogs.census.gov/2012/12/12/what-a-difference-four-years-make-u-s-population-projected-to-grow-at-a-slower-pace-over-the-next-five-decades/

- http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/12/16/how-the-census-bureau-predicts-america-will-look-in-2060-in-7-graphs/

- How will this affect education?

3/23/17

Mid Term

Chapter 10 - Policy Implementation

Discussion: Should there be national professional standards for teachers?

1. Discussion: How does a district implement an approved policy? How does a school do it? How do administrators evaluate if it is done effectively?

2. School Funding:

a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXoubX4wncw

b. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcLs-9VskO8

c. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WphM3RqsBPo

d. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wibV8BKdltU

e. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zov81qjp1Q 3/30/17

Chapter 11 - Policy Evaluation

Discussion: Are evaluations necessary?

1. Comparative Analysis papers

2. South Plainfield Policies – 3000 Teaching Staff Members

a. file:///C:/Users/Jimp.KITT/Downloads/3000_TEACHING_STAFF_MEMBERS.pdf

3. South Plainfield Policies – 5000 Pupils

o http://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicyTOC.aspx?id=6ee753316f7540a7930a238a3dcaee91

4. South Plainfield Policies – 4000 Support Staff

f. http://www.spboe.org/domain/41

- How can one person influence educational policy?: Chapter 6 Presentation

5. Chapter Presentations 4/6/17

Chapter 12 - Educational Policy in the U. S.

1. Chapter 6 Presentation

2. Chapter 7 Presentation

3. Chapter 8 Presentation

4. Chapter 9 Presentation

5. Board Report

6. Portfolio review

7. Additional assignments

8. Chapter 10 Presentation 4/13/17

Easter Break 4/20/17

1. Discussion: What are some hot-button topics in education today?

2. School district policy keeps inhaler from 9-year-old girl coughing until she vomits: http://zap2it.com/2015/09/school-district-policy-keeps-inhaler-from-9-year-old-girl-coughing-until-vomited/

3. Parents question Mo. school district’s lice attendance policy: http://fox4kc.com/2016/02/24/parents-question-mo-school-districts-lice-attendance-policy/

4/27/17

1. Discussion: How can policy be used negatively?

2. Chapter Presentations

3. Debate.org: http://www.debate.org/opinions/education

4. ‘Freethought Day’ Organizers Take Advantage of School District Policy to Advertise Event: http://fox40.com/2015/10/11/freethought-day-organizers-take-advantage-of-school-district-policy-to-advertise-event/

5. Transgender policy at NJ school district approved: http://www.fox5ny.com/news/121153437-story

6. Videos

a. Education Policies Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djQ6HbyIR4Q

b. Sir Ken Robinson- The Role of Policy in Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMVjEkM3g38

c. How can one person influence educational policy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eb6o86o2lk

d. Educational policy and inequality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8KBm9cCF4w

e. Videos Educational policy and inequality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8KBm9cCF4w

7. Six Education Policies A 2016 Presidential Candidate Must Embrace: http://thewire.k12newsnetwork.com/2015/07/18/six-education-policies-a-2016-presidential-candidate-must-embrace/

8. Education Commission of the States: http://www.ecs.org/research-reports/issues/

9. South Plainfield Policies – 7000 Property

o http://www.spboe.org/domain/41

10. South Plainfield Policies – 8000 Community

o http://www.spboe.org/domain/41

11. NJ Evaluation: http://www.nj.gov/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/

12. NJ Evaluation: http://www.nj.gov/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/

13. 11 Foreign Education Policies That Could Transform American Schools: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/09/foreign-education-policies_n_4385583.html

14. What have we learned from:

a. Electronic Teacher Recruitment Packet

b. Comparative Policy Presentation

c. Board Meeting

d. Policy Analysis Paper

e. Chapter presentations

1/14/16 Chapter 1 – Policy, What It is and Where it Comes From1. Introduction to course, syllabus, Textbook, requirements 2. Course overview 3. Powerpoint: What is policy? What is a policy problem?a. `http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Powerpoint

1/21/16 Chapter 2 - Power and Education Policy 1. Discussion: What are the major types and sources of power in education?2. Assign chapters3. Review assignment due dates4. Finish Powerpoint

1/28/161. Discussion: What role does the economy play in education?2. South Plainfield Policies – 1000 Administrationa. http://www.spboe.org/domain/41 3. Policy & Regulations: a. Terms:i. Legislation: law enacted at federal or state levelii. Policy: Statement of beliefs, values, and objectives of the association that causes the association to act that cannot contradict a federal or state lawiii. Regulations: May also be referred to as “guidelines”b. NCLB: Handouts & Activity from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/legislation.html c. Local district analysis: http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Regulations 4. Chapter 2 Presentation: http://ruppeducation.wikispaces.com/file/view/Fowler+Ch+2.pdf a. First Dimension: Three dimensions of power (p. 26)b. Second Dimension: Mobilization of Bias (p. 30)c. Third Dimension: Shaping of Consciousness (p. 35)d. Major Actors (p. 37) 


 * 1/14/16 **
 * Chapter 1 – Policy, What It is and Where it Comes From **
 * 1) Introduction to course, syllabus, Textbook, requirements
 * 2) Course overview
 * 3) Powerpoint: What is policy? What is a policy problem?
 * 4) `http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Powerpoint
 * 1/21/16 **
 * Chapter 2 - Power and Education Policy **
 * 1) Discussion: What are the major types and sources of power in education?
 * 2) Assign chapters
 * 3) Review assignment due dates
 * 4) Finish Powerpoint

a. [] i. Legislation: law enacted at federal or state level ii. Policy: Statement of beliefs, values, and objectives of the association that causes the association to act that cannot contradict a federal or state law iii. Regulations: May also be referred to as “guidelines” ** C ourse Calendar**
 * 1/28/16 **
 * 1) Discussion: What role does the economy play in education?
 * 2) South Plainfield Policies – 1000 Administration
 * 1) Policy & Regulations:
 * 2) Terms:
 * 1) NCLB: Handouts & Activity from []
 * 2) Local district analysis: http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Regulations
 * 3) Chapter 2 Presentation: [[file:ruppeducation/Fowler Ch 2.pdf|http://ruppeducation.wikispaces.com/file/view/Fowler+Ch+2.pdf]]
 * 4) First Dimension: Three dimensions of power (p. 26)
 * 5) Second Dimension: Mobilization of Bias (p. 30)
 * 6) Third Dimension: Shaping of Consciousness (p. 35)
 * 7) Ma


 * 1/19/17 **
 * Chapter 1 – Policy, What It is and Where it Comes From **
 * 1) Introduction to course, syllabus, Textbook, requirements
 * 2) Course overview
 * 3) Powerpoint: What is policy? What is a policy problem?
 * 4) `http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Powerpoint


 * 1/26/17 - Technspo (Class Cancelled) **


 * 2/2/17 - VR Demonstration **
 * Chapter 2 - Power and Education Policy **
 * 1) Discussion: What are the major types and sources of power in education?
 * 2) Assign chapters
 * 3) Review assignment due dates
 * 4) Finish Powerpoint

a. []
 * 2/9/17 _ Snow Day **
 * 1) Discussion: What role does the economy play in education?
 * 2) South Plainfield Policies – 1000 Administration
 * 1) Policy & Regulations:
 * Terms:
 * Legislation: law enacted at federal or state level
 * Policy: Statement of beliefs, values, and objectives of the association that causes the association to act that cannot contradict a federal or state law
 * Regulations: May also be referred to as “guidelines”
 * NCLB: Handouts & Activity from []
 * Local district analysis: http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Regulations
 * 1) Chapter 2 Presentation: [[file:ruppeducation/Fowler Ch 2.pdf|http://ruppeducation.wikispaces.com/file/view/Fowler+Ch+2.pdf]]
 * First Dimension: Three dimensions of power (p. 26)
 * Second Dimension: Mobilization of Bias (p. 30)
 * Third Dimension: Shaping of Consciousness (p. 35)
 * Major Actors (p. 37)


 * 2/16/17 **
 * Chapter 5 - Values and Ideology **
 * Chapter 6 - The Major Education Policy Actors **
 * 1) Discussion: What policies are missing from your district?
 * 2) Policy & Regulations:
 * 3) Terms:
 * 4) i. Legislation: law enacted at federal or state level
 * 5) ii. Policy: Statement of beliefs, values, and objectives of the association that causes the association to act that cannot contradict a federal or state law
 * 6) iii. Regulations: May also be referred to as “guidelines”
 * 7) NCLB: Handouts & Activity from []
 * 8) Local district analysis: http://feliciancollege.wikispaces.com/Regulations


 * 2/23/17 **
 * Chapter 7 - Issue Definition and Agenda Setting **
 * 1) Discussion: What does the future of education look like?
 * 2) Education Policy Outlook 2015: Making Reforms Happen: []
 * 3) Chapter 2 Presentation: [[file:ruppeducation/Fowler Ch 2.pdf|http://ruppeducation.wikispaces.com/file/view/Fowler+Ch+2.pdf]]
 * 4) First Dimension: Three dimensions of power (p. 26)
 * 5) Second Dimension: Mobilization of Bias (p. 30)
 * 6) Third Dimension: Shaping of Consciousness (p. 35)

a. []
 * 3/2/17 **
 * Chapter 8 - Financial Issues and Policy Formation **
 * 1) Major Actors (p. 37)5 Year Old Violates School Policy?! Ridiculous Story!: []
 * 2) Organizational chart: []
 * 3) Changing Educational Paradigms
 * []
 * 1) South Plainfield Policies – 2000 Program
 * 1) Chapter 4 Presentation
 * 2) Review papers and projects


 * 3/9/17 **
 * Spring Break **

- [] - [] - [] - How will this affect education? Discussion: Should there be national professional standards for teachers?
 * 3/16/17 **
 * Chapter 9 - Policy Instruments and Cost Effectiveness **
 * 1) Discussion: How can leaders anticipate the need for new policies?
 * 2) Discussion: How does finance play a role in policy development and implementation?
 * 3) []
 * 4) []
 * 5) Current issues:
 * 6) []
 * 7) []
 * 8) Chapter 3 Presentation - The Economy and Demographics
 * 3/23/17 **
 * Mid Term **
 * Chapter 10 - Policy Implementation **
 * 1) Discussion: How does a district implement an approved policy? How does a school do it? How do administrators evaluate if it is done effectively?
 * 2) School Funding:
 * 3) []
 * 4) []
 * 5) []
 * 6) []
 * 7) []

Discussion: Are evaluations necessary? - How can one person influence educational policy?: Chapter 6 Presentation
 * 3/30/17 **
 * Chapter 11 - Policy Evaluation **
 * 1) Comparative Analysis papers
 * 2) South Plainfield Policies – 3000 Teaching Staff Members
 * 3) [[file:///C:/Users/Jimp.KITT/Downloads/3000_TEACHING_STAFF_MEMBERS.pdf|file:///C:/Users/Jimp.KITT/Downloads/3000_TEACHING_STAFF_MEMBERS.pdf]]
 * 4) South Plainfield Policies – 5000 Pupils
 * []
 * 1) South Plainfield Policies – 4000 Support Staff
 * 2) []
 * 1) Chapter Presentations


 * 4/6/17 **
 * Chapter 12 - Educational Policy in the U. S. **
 * 1) Chapter 6 Presentation
 * 2) Chapter 7 Presentation
 * 3) Chapter 8 Presentation
 * 4) Chapter 9 Presentation
 * 5) ** Board Report **
 * 6) Portfolio review
 * 7) Additional assignments
 * 8) Chapter 10 Presentation


 * 4/13/17 **
 * Easter Break **


 * 4/20/17 **
 * 1) Discussion: What are some hot-button topics in education today?
 * 2) School district policy keeps inhaler from 9-year-old girl coughing until she vomits: []
 * 3) Parents question Mo. school district’s lice attendance policy: []


 * 4/27/17 **
 * 1) Discussion: How can policy be used negatively?
 * 2) Chapter Presentations
 * 3) Debate.org: []
 * 4) ‘Freethought Day’ Organizers Take Advantage of School District Policy to Advertise Event: []
 * 5) Transgender policy at NJ school district approved: []
 * 6) Videos
 * 7) Education Policies Summary: []
 * 8) Sir Ken Robinson- The Role of Policy in Education: []
 * 9) How can one person influence educational policy?: []
 * 10) Educational policy and inequality: []
 * 11) Videos Educational policy and inequality: []
 * 12) Six Education Policies A 2016 Presidential Candidate Must Embrace: []
 * 13) Education Commission of the States: []
 * 14) South Plainfield Policies – 7000 Property
 * []
 * 1) South Plainfield Policies – 8000 Community
 * []
 * 1) NJ Evaluation: []
 * 2) NJ Evaluation: []
 * 3) // 11 Foreign Education Policies That Could Transform American Schools // : []
 * 4) What have we learned from:
 * 5) ** Electronic Teacher Recruitment Packet **
 * 6) ** Comparative Policy Presentation **
 * 7) ** Board Meeting **
 * 8) ** Policy Analysis Paper **
 * 9) ** Chapter presentations **