EDMX 631 - Foundations in Law, Ethics, and Procedures of Special Education

Units: 3

Introduction to state and federal special laws regarding special education; ethical issues in special education; concepts of assessment of learners and learning environments; non-biased, nondiscriminatory approaches to assessment; procedures and forms used in California schools to identify and support children and youth eligible for special education; and the Individual Education Program planning, implementation, and evaluation process. Students practice principles of effective collaborative and interdisciplinary teaming and focus on best practices for inclusive educational programming.