EDUC 134 Introduction to Special Education

This course is an introduction to the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education in public education. The course will explore the characteristics and abilities of students with disabilities, the Federal Laws surrounding their education including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and students' right to a Free Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment, optimally within the general education classroom. Emphasis is placed on including all learners in an inclusive setting as well as the collaborative roles of the general education teacher and intervention specialist regarding referral and teaming.

Credits

3