Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education.

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This course provides analysis of historical, philosophical, legal, and ethical foundations of special education and emerging issues in the disability rights/social justice movement to provide free and appropriate education (FAPE) for children and youth with diverse linguistic, cultural, socio-economic, physical, mental, social, emotional characteristics in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Legislation (e.g., IDEA 2004, ESSA, Section 504, ADA) and current legal requirements and best practices in identification, eligibility, assessment, IFSP/IEP/ITP development and implementation, and inclusive educational service delivery are examined.