Faculty: Spencer Weiler
Title
Associate Professor
Department:
EdLF
Contact Information
Office: 306B McKay Building
Phone: 801-422-5039
Email: nope@spencer_weiler@byu.edumsn.com
Upon graduating from Brigham Young University in 1992, I taught history at Orem High School for seven years. In 2000, I left the classroom and became an assistant principal at American Fork Junior High School. In 2003, I pursued a Ph.D. at Virginia Tech and continued in administration in Blacksburg. After finishing the doctorate in 2007, I accepted a position at the University of Northern Colorado, where I remained until coming to BYU in 2019. I advanced to the rank of full professor at the University of Northern Colorado and, upon leaving, was granted emeritus status.
I strive to inspire and empower aspiring educational leaders to be outstanding administrators who rely on the teachings of Christ and work tirelessly to support the learning of all students.
I subscribe to a pedagogical approach that actively engages learners in the learning process. Specifically, I rely on sustained group work and learning activities that afford students the opportunity to develop a degree of expertise related to the curriculum being studied. In addition, I lead discussions that encourage students to wrestle with applying various theoretical concepts to the reality of being a school leader in the 21st Century.
Currently, I am collaborating with colleagues across the nation on an array of research topics, including: the impact of school finance litigation on funding for public education, P-20 administrators' responses to outlier situations (specifically, pandemics and do not resuscitate orders), the practice of arming educators to increase school safety, and school facilities.
When student speech invades the rights of others: Examining how case law, state statute, and school district policy restricting student speech that is deemed bullying withstood the challenge in Doe v. Hopkinton
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer ; Stimpson, Brady; Dagley, Amy
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: West's Education Law Reporter
- Publisher: West's
- Volume: 401
Efforts to Prevent Mass Shootings in Schools: The Practice, the Costs, and Superintendents' Experiences with Arming School Personnel
- Authors: Skousen, Jacob; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Research on the Superintendent, Volume II
- Publisher: IAP - Information Age Publishing
- City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Charter Schools and Transportation Services
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer ; Cornelius, Luke; Cavanaugh, Terrance
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Charter School Finance
- Publisher: Information Age Publishing
- City: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Country: United States
An examination of state statutes and school district policies addressing minors with Do Not Resuscitate Orders
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer ; Birnbaum, Matthew; Westbrook, Philip
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Educational Policy
- Abstract: click to view
Surfing the Waves: An Examination of School Funding Litigation from Serrano v. Priest to Cook v. Raimondo and the Possible Transition to the Fourth Wave
- Authors: Kiracofe, Christine; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: BYU Education & Law Journal
- Volume: 2021
- Issue: 2
Not allowing a good crisis to go to waste: Tapping into transformational power to increase utilization in public education as a result of the Coronavirus
- Authors: Haglund, Rich; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Voices of Reform
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 1
- Abstract: click to view
The Leaders' Dilemma: P-20 Response to the Threat of a Pandemic
- Authors: Birnbaum, Matthew ; Weiler, Spencer; Westbrook, Philip
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Education Human Resources
- Abstract: click to view
Can't Get No Satisfaction: An Examination of School Finance Litigation and State Aid for Public Education Over 65 Years in States with High and Low Teacher Satisfaction
- Authors: Kopanke, Jason; Kiracofe, Christine ; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: West's Education Law Reporter
- Volume: 374
- Issue: 1
Terminally Ill Students Attending Public Schools: A Legal Analysis of DNR Orders for P-12 Students
- Authors: Westbrook, Philip; Weiler, Spencer ; Birnbaum, Matthew
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: West's Education Law Reporter
- Volume: 376
- Issue: 3
The Allure and Danger of Expanded Immunity for P-20 Educational Leaders' Decisions Related to COVID-19
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer ; Westbrook, Philip; Birnbaum, Matthew
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: West's Education Law Reporter
- Volume: 381
Taking Aim at Preventing School Shootings: A Comparative Analysis of School Board Policy Related to the Practice of Arming Educators
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer ; Skousen, Jacob; Kopanke, Jason; Cornelius, Luke
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of School Violence
- Publisher: Hawthorne Press
- Country: United States
- ISSN: 15388239
Elevating education and educators: Commentary on the 2018 state of the states
- Authors: Kiracofe, Christine; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Education Finance
- Publisher: University of Illinois Press
- Volume: 44
- Issue: 3
Aligning Educational Objectives with Educational Activities: Examination of Student Perceptions on Two Asynchronous Learning Activities
- Authors: Skousen, Jacob; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Law, Business & Ethics
- Publisher: Journal of Law, Business & Ethics
- Volume: 25
- Issue: Winter
- Abstract: click to view
Exploring fiscal health, school finance litigation, and per-pupil funding: A longitudinal examination of data for six states from 1950 to 2015
- Authors: Kiracofe, Christine; Weiler, Spencer ; Kopanke, Jason
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: West Education Law Reporter
- Volume: 360
- Issue: 2
Colorado
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Public Elementary and Secondary Education Finance Programs of the United States in 2018
- Publisher: Information Age Publishing
- City: Jacksonville, Florida
- Country: United States
- ISBN: 978-1-64113-676-1
- Abstract: click to view
The good, the bad, and the alarming: Commentary on the 2017 state of the states submissions
- Authors: Larkin, Brittney ; Kiracofe, Christine; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2018
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Education Finance
- Publisher: Journal of Education Finance
- Volume: 43
- Issue: 3
The relationship between the condition of Colorado elementary school facilities and student achievement
- Authors: Brooks, Edward; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2018
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Education Finance
- Publisher: Journal of Education Finance
- Volume: 43
- Issue: 4
- Abstract: click to view
Safety at Schools: Identifying the Costs Associated with the Necessary Safeguards for Arming Educators
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer; Cornelius, Luke; Skousen, Jacob
- Publication Date: 2018
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Rural Educator
- City: Mississippi State, Mississippi
- Country: USA
- Volume: 39
- Issue: 1
- URL: http://epubs.library.msstate.edu/index.php/ruraleducator/article/view/462
- Abstract: click to view
Examining adequacy trends in school finance litigation
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer; Cornelius, Luke ; Brooks, Edward
- Publication Date: 2017
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: West’s Education Law Reporter
- Publisher: West’s
- Volume: 345
- Issue: 1
- Abstract: click to view
Making sense of fiscal uncertainty: An overview of the 2016 state of the states
- Authors: Larkin, Brittney ; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2017
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Education Finance
- Publisher: Journal of Education Finance
- Volume: 42
- Issue: 2
Do courts consider the degree of discipline when adjudicating off-campus student speech?
- Authors: Dagley, Amy; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2017
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies
- Volume: 90
- Issue: 5-6
- Abstract: click to view
Higher education, fiscal administration, & budgeting: An applied approach
- Authors: Serna, Gabriel; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2016
- Publication Type: Book, Scholarly
- Publication Journal: Higher education, fiscal administration, & budgeting: An applied approach
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
- City: New York, NY
- Country: USA
Practical strategies for applied budgeting and fiscal administration: What works for P-12 administrators
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer; Serna, Gabriel
- Publication Date: 2016
- Publication Type: Book, Scholarly
- Publication Journal: Practical strategies for applied budgeting and fiscal administration: What works for P-12 administrators
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
- City: New York, NY
- Country: USA
Tenuous tenure: An examination of statutes, policy, and case law related to a non-tenured teacher and military leave.
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer ; Casey, Jeff
- Publication Date: 2015
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: West’s Education Law Reporter
- Volume: 314
- Issue: 1
When an elected official fails to play nice: The legal implications and lessons learned from associations with a caustic board member.
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2015
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Planning and Changing
- Volume: 16
- Issue: 1/2
- ISSN: 0032-0684
- Abstract: click to view
Charter school barriers: Do enrollment requirements limit student access to charter schools?
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer; Vogel, Linda
- Publication Date: 2015
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Equity and Excellence in Education
- Volume: 48
- Issue: 1
- Abstract: click to view
Pushing back and forging ahead: Making principal preparation responsive to state and national changes
- Authors: Vogel, Linda; Weiler, Spencer; Armenta, Tony
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Planning & Changing
- Volume: 46
- Issue: 1/2
- ISSN: 0032-0684
- Abstract: click to view
Governmental accounting standards board (GASB)
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Encyclopedia of Education Economics and Finance: Vol. 1
- Publisher: Sage Publications
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Country: USA
- Volume: 1
Focused ubiquity: A purposeful approach to providing all students with laptops.
- Authors: Keppler, Michael; Weiler, Spencer; Maas, Daniel
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Educational Technology & Society Journal
- Volume: 17
- Issue: 4
- Abstract: click to view
The 4th r – revolvers: Principal perceptions related to armed educators.
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer C; Armenta, Anthony
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies
- Volume: 87
- Issue: 3
- Abstract: click to view
Technology-rich classrooms: How districts can infuse laptops into classrooms in a cost-effective manner.
- Authors: Keppler, Michael; Weiler, Spencer; Maas, Dan
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The New Superintendent E-Journal
- Issue: April
- URL: http://aasa.org/nsej.aspx
Contracting for services/outsourcing.
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Encyclopedia of Education Economics and Finance: Vol. 1
- Publisher: Sage Publication
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Country: United States
- Volume: 1
Aligning preparation and practice: An assessment of coherence in state principal preparation and licensure
- Authors: Vogel, Linda; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: NASSP Bulletin
- Volume: 98
- Issue: 4
- Abstract: click to view
Costs of Education: Revenue and spending in public, private and charter schools.
- Authors: Cox, Betty; Weiler, Spencer; Cornelius, Luke
- Publication Date: 2013
- Publication Type: Book, Scholarly
- Publication Journal: Costs of Education: Revenue and spending in public, private and charter schools.
- Publisher: Pro>Active Publications.
- City: Lancaster, PA
- Country: USA
- Abstract: click to view
Quality virtual instruction: The use of synchronous online activities to engage international students in meaningful learning
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of International Education and Leadership
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 2
- Abstract: click to view
Should states limit the indebtedness of local school districts? Counterpoint.
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Debating Issues in American Education: School Finance
- Publisher: Sage Publications
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Country: USA
- Volume: 6
Should zero tolerance policies be abolished because students of color are overrepresented when schools adopt such policies? Point.
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Debating Issues in American Education: School Discipline and Safety
- Publisher: Sage Publications
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Country: USA
- Volume: 5
Measuring Colorado superintendents’ perceptions of principal training programs
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer; Cray, Martha
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Educational Considerations
- Volume: 39
- Issue: 2
- Abstract: click to view
Policy to practice: A look at national and state implementation of school resource officer programs.
- Authors: Cray, Martha; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies
- Volume: 84
- Issue: 4
- Abstract: click to view
Principal preparedness: Superintendent perceptions of new principals.
- Authors: Cray, Martha; Weiler, Spencer
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of School Leadership
- Volume: 21
- Issue: 6
- Abstract: click to view
Police at school: A brief history and current status of school resource officers
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer; Cray, Martha
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies
- Volume: 84
- Issue: 4
- Abstract: click to view
Desegregating resegregation efforts: Providing all students opportunities to excel in advanced mathematics courses
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer; Walker, Susan
- Publication Date: 2009
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Brigham Young University Education & Law Journal
- Volume: 2009
- Issue: 2
- Abstract: click to view
Building a strong adequacy claim: An empirical analysis of the role of school facilities in school finance litigation since 1989
- Authors: Weiler, Spencer ; Paige, Mark; Kopanke, Jason
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal