SPED 2700 - Special Education Law

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Required for all Special Education majors. This course will focus on federal and state laws related to special education in the K-12 system. Teacher candidates will learn how to apply their knowledge of the laws to legal and ethical teaching practices in educational settings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define the development and current trends in federal and state regulations for education and treatment of individuals with disabilities using the principles in IDEA Amendments, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). 2. Identify the current practices in local, state, and federal litigations on behalf of individuals with disabilities. 3. Synthesize and integrate information and ideas into legal and ethical practices in special education situations. 4. Describe seminal litigation that influences special education today. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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