Halfway through our MAELA program and I am feeling confident with my Reflective Practitioner Video Journals...although we have done so many it is about time!!! Excited to find out about school laws and policies and how best to ensure these are all being followed as a future administrator! In reviewing the Learning Objectives, our course at a glance, the CAPEs, and ELCC standards I feel this course relates to both my current and future role as an administrator by providing me with guidelines of how best to monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state laws as well as district policies and procedures. I don’t have any questions or concerns about our assignments in this class, now that we are halfway through this program, I feel the expectations and assignments are straightforward. I do have concerns with my own time management issues and want to make sure I produce quality work so I know I need to keep organized and closely monitor my time management to find a good balance between school, work, and my own life. Overall, what are you looking to get out of this course? I would like to gain a better Understanding federal and state laws and district policies, and more importantly developing effective skills in how best to meet these responsibilities and expectations as a future administrator. What experiences and expertise do you have that you feel will help contribute to the learning community in this course? • I feel my experience with special education can contribute to our student discussions and learning community. Sharing my experiences, both positive and negative, with understanding and abiding by the laws and policies that govern special education can help contribute to our understanding of the importance of following the law and the possible consequences that can happen if we disregard the school law or policies.