EDU 112 Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities
In this course students are introduced to the terminology, legal and regulatory aspects, and fundamental practices within special education. The historical evolution of disability from a societal, family, and educational lens is discussed, as well as the current state of disability as it relates to legislation and practice. Students are introduced to each of the 13 disability categories included under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and are provided with best practices for working with students across each specific disability. Students also gain insight into parent and family legal rights within special education, multicultural education, related services, early intervention, state and federal mandates for special education services, Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. Students are given an in-depth look at both the special education process and the documents required from evaluation to placement.