Topics are related to legal requirements, service-provision, and instruction in the field of special education. There is an emphasis on the landmark legal precedents that have shaped special education law. School-based practices and policies that are driven by such laws, such as determining eligibility and placement, developing Individualized Education Plans, and planning for transition services are also explored.
Athena Title
Prof Practice in Special Ed
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3040E, EDSE 6040E
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify and describe specific components of the IEP and develop an IEP (authentic or mock) for a student with a high-incidence disability.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe approaches to transition planning and develop an Individual Transition Plan (authentic or mock) for a student with a high-incidence disability.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify and explain current professional issues in the field of special education and describe multiple perspectives on those issues.
Topical Outline
Major litigation and its relationship to legislation in special education law and procedures
Disability identification and rules for eligibility for special education services
All components of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) (e.g., impact statements, present levels of academic and functional performance, implementation of accommodations and modifications).
Best practices in transition services and the development of the Individualized Transition Plan (ITP)
Inter and cross agency collaboration to support the education and transition services of students with disabilities
Professional issues and challenges in the field of special education
