EDSP 119

Legal and Social Foundations of Special Education

Course provides analysis and practical application of social, legal, and ethical practices in the field of special education. Provides candidates with an overview of state and federal laws and regulations, current case law, and up-to-date mandates from No Child Left Behind. Competencies needed to develop individualized programming for children with disabilities (IEP and IFSP), verification criteria, parent's rights, IEP development and implementation, goal and objective development, placement procedures and IEP monitoring will be emphasized.

Units: 3.0