Foundations in Special Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education

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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). Course participants will analyze historical aspects, beliefs, evidence-based practices, challenges, and applications to their own teaching practice.