ESSI 210 - Special Education Law and Professional Practices with Field Experience

3 Credit(s)

This course emphasizes pre-service special educators’ awareness of the sources of unique services, networks, and organizations for individuals with disabilities from the context of special education law. Knowledge of IDEA and the special education process is a primary focus. Professional practices related to family dynamics, parent rights, advocacy, multicultural issues, and communication are additional key topics. Practice in implementing and communicating aspects of the individualized education program (IEP) and legal understandings are central to this course. This course will include 10 hours of field observations.

Course Frequency: ALT F (odd years)

Grading Method: Student option.