Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the complexities and consequences of significant governmental legislation that influenced the rights of individuals with disabilities, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Summarize the key components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), with emphasis on Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environments (LRE).
• Develop a behavioral intervention plan that aligns with the disciplinary protections in place for students with disabilities.
• Identify who qualifies for services and compare how IEPs and 504s differ in intent and application.
• Describe the legal rationale, outcomes, and educational implications of major court cases related to the rights of students with disabilities.
• Describe the government's role in education at the local, state and federal levels.
• Analyze recent trends in special education, such as the long-term effects of the No Child Left Behind Act, as well as the efforts to include students with disabilities in general classrooms.
• Explain how differentiated instruction supports inclusive and equitable learning for students with disabilities.

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