Legal and Safety Issues of Work-Based Learning Programs
Date:
September 5 All day
Price:
Topics:
- Work-Based Learning
Instructor(s):
Ruth Durkee, J.D.
Event Type:
Hybrid
Graduate Credits:
3
Intended Audience:
Those seeking the Work-Based Learning Coordinator endorsement, currently licensed work-based learning coordinators, and teachers and administrators with an interest in work-based learning law and safety issues.
Participants must attend all events:
- Event Date
- Event Date
Start/End Dates: September 12 – December 12, 2026
This course provides a thorough examination of the legal and safety issues that affect work-based and community-based learning programs and experiences. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of federal and Vermont law and safety requirements and be able to provide effective systems that ensure safe and legal student experiences.
The course is aligned to and uses as a guiding framework Standard 7 of the Vermont Agency of Education’s Work-Based Learning Standards (VT AOE’s WBL Standard #7). The course will provide a comprehensive exploration of relevant federal and state labor, employment, civil rights, and education laws; safety requirements; insurance and liability considerations; and the legal, safety, and ethical issues that should inform effective work-based learning agreements and placements. The course will also explore how to effectively educate students about their own rights, safety, behavior, and responsibilities in the workplace.
