The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of current thought and practice in PK-12 education. Participants will review special topics related to local, state, and national policy and practice, and will reflect on how these concepts drive instruction in today's challenging classroom environment. Participants will engage in discussions, journal reflections, and workbook assignments focusing on beliefs, best practices, challenges, current research and classroom applications. Course is open to EPPICC program participants only (grant funded partnership between NDMU and Baltimore County Public Schools/Teacher Academy of Maryland). Permission required. [ 3 credits ]