Introduction to Special Education

Catalog description

This course will focus on providing an overview of special education. Specifically, students will understand (a) the history of special education; (b) how legislation and litigation have shaped the current delivery of services; (c) what roles special educators have in providing F.A.P.E. in the L.R.E.; (d) the decision-making process as an interdisciplinary process; (e) effective co-teaching strategies; and (f) how family systems and culture influence the education of exceptional children. Standards from the Council for Exceptional Children Initial and Advanced Preparation Standards are correlated to course content.