Ethical and Legal Decision Making

Decision-Making Model

Preparation: Read the Case Study in Chapter 1 of the Stader text, refer to the decision-making model (figure 1-1), and read the information detailing what the school administration did in the process of making a decision.

Describe a problem/issue that happened in a school where you worked (define the problem). Research the pertinent legal/policy issues relevant to the issue and detail two or more possible solution pathways that could be followed (input). Select the pathway to follow (make a decision). Mention how ethics and the law affected the decision-making process. (Be sure to keep the individuals and locations involved anonymous (i.e., use pseudonyms for individuals and schools involved).

Reading Assignments
Chapter 1 (Stader text) – Ethical and Legal Decision Making
King James Version of the Bible - Galatians 5:14, Galatians 5:22-23