ETC 585 Special Education and Special Programs

This course examines public school law with an emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of students and teachers in special education and special programs. Candidates analyze current issues special education and the education of recent immigrants and English Language Learners for positive inclusion in a public school. Candidates learn professional and collaborative procedures for providing services to students in special education and English Language Learners, as well as analysis of their future participation in the IEP process.

Credits

2

Outcomes

  1. This course will prepare students to:
  2. Identify and explore the implementation of various accommodations and modifications for students from categorical programs in the general education setting.
  3. Describe, analyze and reflect on categorical programs and relationship with general education.
  4. Analyze the IEP process from multiple perspectives.
  5. Incorporate appropriate learning strategies involving categorical programs.
  6. Articulate the roles and responsibilities of family, community, and educational staff in categorical programs.