Intro to Inclusive Spec Ed

Catalog description

Introduction to Inclusive Special Education. This course covers the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education, including the definitions and characteristics of disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Emphasizes professional roles and responsibilities, ethical requirements, inclusive practices, and strategies for collaboration between general and special educators, family members, and related service providers. This course requires at least 15 documented field-based experience hours in public-school settings.