Study of special-education policies and, procedures, as well as the legal, ethical, and, professional responsibilities of the elementary, classroom teacher. Topics include laws relevant, to the education of students with disabilities,, including a Free and Appropriate Public Education, in the Least Restrictive Environment, court cases, that influence practice, special-education, processes, and the general-educator's role in, each step before, during, and after an, individualized education plan (IEP) has been, created for a student. Candidates will have the, opportunity to observe classroom content in, practice in their field placements, learning, firsthand the collaborative skills required for, successfully educating all children. Emphasis is, placed on inclusive, equitable educational, practices in schools and communities.
- Teacher: Jennifer Cappalonga