Assignment:
Education, Law, and Policy
The goal of the Session Long Project (SLP) is to develop a policy brief. You will conduct your own research to develop a policy brief that impacts the field of education and compose a specific section of the policy brief for each SLP assignment. This assignment will require a significant amount of time dedicated to locating references and research related to the topic of the policy brief. The components are outlined below:
SLP 1: Title and Executive Summary
SLP 2: Context of Scope of Problem
SLP 3: Policy Alternatives
SLP 4: Policy Recommendations
SLP 5: Reflection
You may find online resources about how to write a policy brief that encourages a shorter page length or different format. The assignment for this course is intended to enhance your ability to conduct research and propose a policy action and you will be asked to write a longer brief (4 pages total excluding the reference page).
Sample policy briefs can be viewed here on the National Education Policy Center at https://nepc.colorado.edu/publications/policy-briefs
Websites that may assist you in identifying an issue:
National Conference of State Legislators: https://www.ncsl.org/research/education.aspx
Education Commission of the States: https://www.ecs.org/state-education-policy-watch-list/
Compose a 1-page paper for the Executive Summary of the policy brief. the included Include the following components of the policy brief:
• Title:?A strong title that communicates the contents of the brief.
• Executive Summary:?Include an overview of the problem, identify the audience for your policy, who will benefit from a policy change, and the initial proposed policy action (1 page)
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
Assignment-driven criteria:?Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
Critical thinking/Application to professional practice:?Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem and viewpoints. Assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice.
Scholarly writing:?Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.ality of references and organization:?Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic and shape the work.
Citing sources:?Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
Timeliness/Professionalism: Demonstrates excellence in taking responsibility for learning, adhering to the course requirement policies and expectations. Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension on due date.