Characteristics and Identification of Disabilities and the Law for Diverse Populations

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The focus of this course will be on the defining characteristics of disability classifications in common use in the schools including subtypes within disability groupings that have been suggested by research, educational, or clinical practice. Concepts of Lease Restrictive Environment (LRE), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and the value of educating all students in the public schools will be addressed.