EDUC2060 — Introduction to Special Education Professional Practices
EDUC 2060 - Introduction to Special Education Professional Practices EDUC 2060 - Introduction to Special Education Professional Practices Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Course Description: This course introduces students to the legal and ethical foundations of special education, examining the policies, practices, and programs associated with being a Special Education teacher. This class is a requirement in the Minnesota State Special Education Transfer Pathway AS degree and meets Board of Teaching standards. MnTC Goals None Foundations of SPED Historical Ethical Standards of effective practice Legal Legislation Federal State 2. Components of the Educational System Grade-Level (general education) Prevention efforts/early intervention Intervening services Title I English language learners (ELL) Section 504 accommodations Gifted education SPED 3. Role/responsibility of SPED Individualized planning and programming Referral Evaluation Planning Programming 4. Parent and Family Involvement Parent-professional relationships A Family Systems Approach Disability and impact on family unit 5. Overview of intersection of legal, judicial, medical, and educational systems Key litigation and legislation Least restrictive learning environment (LRE) Exceptionalities with medical diagnosis and treatment 6. Emerging practices relevant to SPED Access and evaluate research relevant to the field of SPED Professional reflection to newly acquired knowledge Learning
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052