Individualized Education Plan Development and Special Education Law

Catalog description

School psychology candidates have no prerequisites for this course. The course is designed both for special education teachers and school psychologists. Candidates will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate assessment results during the pre-referral and IEP process. Emphasis is placed on the development of appropriate educational and IEP decisions on the basis of a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessments and related services that are appropriate to the diverse needs of individual students. Candidates will learn to make appropriate recommendations both for report writing and for IEP goals and objectives. This course will also examine the history, law, and legal mandates of the IEP process to provide candidates with an understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities for serving students with disabilities in California. Due process guidelines and procedures will be reviewed, as well as current trends and local policies. Candidates may be expected to observe an IEP meeting. 25 hours of fieldwork are required for this course.