EDUC 589 Foundations of Special Education
This course is designed to provide historical and foundational knowledge and understanding of characteristics of the disability experience, a variety of disability types under IDEA law, their implications, associated conditions and the impact of disability on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Effective communication and collaboration between the members of the IEP team are empathized through a culturally responsive lens. The course provides a model for understanding individuals with disabilities, appropriate decision making, facilitating educational programs, accommodations and modifications, and collaboration with families, professional roles, and outside agencies. Students will identify and research one issue in special education and present this issue with a solution to colleagues in the field. A goal of the course is to provide training for education and service providers who serve exceptional children, youth, and adults in a variety of settings.