Establishing Foundations of Special Education ((3))

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This course is a general introduction designed to provide the prospective special education teacher with a frame of reference for further work and study in a special education professional career. It includes the study of professional legal, ethical and historical practices of special education, current special education issues and trends, inclusion, culturally responsive teaching, and multicultural education. This course will assist candidates in developing relevant knowledge for meeting the needs of English language learners and second language acquisition. This course will address the requirements for the special education teaching profession such as the use of standards of quality and effectiveness, lesson planning, the components of IEP's, procedural safeguards, and regulations pertaining to the eligibility determination and education of exceptional individuals. This course will be conducted using face-to-face sessions and online learning using Canvas.