Special Education: Law, Policy, and Practice

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Overview of special education legislation and litigation as it applies in K-12 settings. Examines federal and state level statutes and regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Covers regulations governing assessment and evaluation procedures, due process, mediation, manifestation determination, and disciplinary action. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual education plans (IEPs), free appropriate public education (FAPE), and least restrictive environment (LRE). Focuses on students' and parents' legal rights and schools' responsibilities regarding special education. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Code of Ethics will be examined. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division. EDU222 recommended but not required.