Key Documents

Our two-page Introductory Brochure has more information on StreetLaw for new and prospective members.

Our Teacher Handbook [coming soon] has a full set of information for current teachers on logistics, lesson planning, teaching strategies, organization policies, and other useful resources.

Curriculum

StreetLaw’s curriculum consists of an initial lesson, “The Basics,” three other required lessons, and nine optional lessons. The three required lessons can be taught any time in the quarter, and you can even skip the Introductory lesson if your students have taken StreetLaw before; it’s up to you and the students which optional lessons to teach, and when.

We’ll be updating the lessons throughout the year, so make sure to download the most up-to-date version from this site before you start planning your lesson.

If you have any feedback after you’ve taught a lesson please let us know by filling out this form.

Required Lessons

• The Basics (*Updated*)
• Interacting with Law Enforcement (*New* – teach before “Search and Seizure”)
• Search & Seizure (*Updated & Cut Down*)
• Three Strikes
• Planning Your Future (*Updated*)

Optional Lessons

• • Drugs (*New & Updated Post-Prop 47*)
  • Suspensions & Expulsions (*New*)
  • Family Law (*New*)
  • Gangs and Prop. 21 (*Totally Revamped!*)
  • Unlawful Sex (Extra: Accompanying Materials)
  • Torts: Law Isn’t All About Crimes
  • The Penal System (*Updated*)
  • Property Crimes (*Updated*)
  • Inchoate Crimes: When Does an Idea Turn into a Crime?
  • Immigration
  • Common Crimes: Assault, Battery, & Burglary
  • Hearings and Plea Bargains
  • Bill of Rights