Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• the requirements and changes made to special education as per the amendments made in IDEA 2004.
• the laws and terminology designed to protect the rights of students.
• the processes of identification and classification.

Understand

• how the special education process affects teachers, students, parents and administrators.
• how Transition Planning impacts students’ programming.
• why special education law is critical to the educational needs of special education students.

and Be Able To

• identify the implications of special education law and how it affects their district, school and classroom.
• apply the various aspects of special education law to the educational programs and services of our students with special needs.
• create positive change in the services we provide for students with special needs.