Special Education Leadership

Catalog description

Special Education Leadership Course introduces the basic dimensions of special education law, instruction, and policy as it relates to classrooms, schools, & school districts. Content includes legal interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, IDEA's core components, special education & inclusive programs, and effective leadership & administrative practices that meet the needs of all students regardless of disability. Students will gain knowledge of the persistent educational inequities confronted by students with disabilities and the intersection of disability, race, and socio-economic status.