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EDUC616 - Foundations in Special Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Course Details
Course Code: EDUC616 Course ID: 3955 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course addresses legal trends and issues related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the identification process that schools must follow: child study, assessment, eligibility, IEP development, and placement. Educators will analyze the legal requirements as defined in IDEA, specifically, the requirements for Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE), the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Cases will be used to facilitate online discussions regarding beliefs, best practices, challenges, current research, and applications to individuals’ own teaching practice.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/18 - 05/03/19 | 05/06/19 - 06/30/19 | Spring 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 02/25/19 - 08/02/19 | 08/05/19 - 09/29/19 | Summer 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
| Book Title: | Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs, 10th ed. |
| ISBN: | 9780132626156 |
| Publication Info: | Pearson |
| Author: | Polloway, Patton, Serna and Bailey |
| Unit Cost: | $172.25 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.