In the highly litigated area of Special Education, it is imperative that professionals in the field understand the legal requirements of providing a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities. Historical, philosophical, and legal foundations of special education in relation to contemporary trends and issues at federal, state, and local school district levels for children adolescents, and young adults are addressed. Topics include technology in education, school law and teacher liability, identification of at-risk students, and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) procedures and legal issues.
Prerequisites
ED360 and Admission to the Teacher Education Program
