Legal/Ethical Issues: Special Education

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This online course will examine current trends and issues in the field of special education and provide a solid foundation in various assessment procedures. Instructional certification and educational specialist candidates in a variety of programs will explore the intent and extent of the current laws related to special education and serving students with disabilities in school settings. Experiences will include general research, discovery, and exploration of history, etiology, laws, theories, and techniques related to special education. The impact of current trends and legal issues on the educational processes in preK-12 public schools will be addressed.