Julie
F. Mead
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
1186-F Educational Sciences
1025 West Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53706-1796
Office: (608) 263-3405
Fax: (608) 265-3135
Email: jmead@education.wisc.edu |
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 Education
Research
and Scholarly Interests
Publications
Memberships
Courses
Information for Advisees
Legal
Research Links
Education
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison
1994 Educational Administration
M.S.
University of Illinois, Champaign
1986 Educational Administration
B.S.
Illinois State University, Normal
1979 Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Research
and Scholarly Interests
My research agenda focuses
on two strands of inquiry. First, I research issues related to disability
law, particularly the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
and its implementation in schools. Of late, that research has centered
on the issues of equity, cost, and discipline. The second research strand
examines school choice initiatives (e.g. the Milwaukee Parental Choice
Program, charter school legislation, statewide open enrollment, etc.).
This body of research reflects an interest in and curiosity about the
unique legal issues and questions evolving in those contexts (e.g., special
education delivery, establishment and free exercise of religion challenges,
student rights, discrimination, etc.).
Selected
Publications
1. Green, Preston C. and Mead,
Julie F. (2004). Charter Schools and the Law: Chartering New Legal Relationships.
Christopher-Gordon
Publishers, Inc., Norwood, Massachusetts.
2. Mead, Julie F. (2003).
“Devilish Details: Exploring Features of Charter School Statutes
that Blur the Public/Private Distinction.” Harvard Journal
on Legislation, 40(2), pp. 349-394.
3. Mead, Julie F. (2003).
“Single-Gender ‘Innovations’: Can Publicly Funded Single-Gender
School Choice Options be Constitutionally Justified?” Educational
Administration Quarterly, 39(2), pp. 164-186.
4. Mead, Julie F. (2002). “Conscious
Use of Race as a Voluntary Means to Educational Ends in Elementary and
Secondary Education: A Legal Argument Derived from Recent Judicial Decisions.”
Michigan Journal of Race and Law, 8(1), pp. 63-149.
5. Mead, Julie F. (2002).
“Determining Charter Schools' Responsibilities for Children with
Disabilities: A Guide through the Legal Labyrinth." Boston
University Public Interest Law Journal, 11 (2-3), pp. 167-189.
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Memberships
Member,
American Educational Research Association.
Member,
Education Law Association.
Member,
Phi Delta Kappa.
Authors
Committee, West's Education Law Reporter, 1995-present.
Editorial
Board, Educational Administration Quarterly, 1999-present.
Reviewer,
Journal of School Leadership, 1999-present.
Advisory
Board of Editors, Brigham Young University Journal of Educational and
Law, 2000-present
Courses
305-502
workshop: Legal Rights and Responsibilities for Teachers 
305-840
Legal Aspects of Elementary and Secondary Education
305-842
Legal Aspects of Special Education and Pupil Services
305-940
Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers
Link
to syllabi of these courses
The information provided
on this section of the web site is designed to answer some basic questions
students often have regarding their programs, thus making advisee-advisor
meetings more productive. It is not, however, intended to substitute
for a meeting or meetings with your advisor. Before scheduling a meeting
with Dr. Mead, please read the information relevant to your degree and/or
certification goals.
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