SE 932 - Special Education Law and Compliance for School Leaders

(3.00 cr.)

Intended for administrators and other school leaders, this course reviews federal and state regulations and case law regarding special education, as well as other laws that relate to individuals with disabilities (e.g., Section 504, NCLB, FERPA). Using case study and other applied methods, students examine and resolve common legal problems in special education compliance and service delivery. Examples of compliance problem areas include eligibility determinations, 504 plans, IEP development, FAPE, LRE, discipline, staffing, scheduling, progress monitoring, and access to the general curriculum for students with disabilities.