EDUC 6427 - Advocacy

Institution:

Loyola Marymount University

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Description:

3 Semester Hours This hands-on leadership course examines an advocate's comprehensive duty to ensure school district compliance with special education and disability rights law, with an emphasis on cultural competency, English language learners, and non-traditional learning environments, i.e., charter schools. Candidates will analyze the cultural interplay between families and school personnel, learn special education law protocol, and learn and utilize effective negotiation techniques. This course culminates in the unique clinical opportunity to advocate on behalf of a student at an IEP meeting with the local school district.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lmu.edu

Phone Number:

(310) 338-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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