Course Description

Servicing the needs of special education students is a legal and moral requirement that can be overwhelming for teachers and school leaders.   This course guides educators through the history of legislation which impacts special education programing and helps educators understand their responsibilities to students.  Key elements of the course include deepening understanding of FAME and IDEA.  This course helps educators recognize different types of special needs and guides teachers as they plan to meet the individual and unique needs of students. 

Course Distinctives

Just a few of the (many) reasons this course is the right one for you.

  • Teacher-focused

    Develop the skills to connect and teach students by harnessing your best asset -- your own experience!

  • Research-Based

    Learn from leaders and experts through video and guided assessment of peer-reviewed research articles.

  • Hands-on Learning

    Enjoy creative, interactive projects to help solidify concepts and ideas.

Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the history of legislation impacting special education

  • Identify examples of students with special needs and how we can respond to their needs

  • Describe FAPE and IDEA and their implications for school practice

  • Differentiate between legal and moral aspects of special education

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome to the Course
  • 2
    Course Overview
  • 3
    Chapter 1 - Setting the Stage
  • 4
    Chapter 2 - Fact or Fiction
  • 5
    Chapter 3 - The Big Picture
  • 6
    Chapter 4 - Case Study
  • 7
    Chapter 5 - It is about ALL kids
  • 8
    Next Steps
  • Introduction IEE Policies How to Use This Course Let's Get Started! Welcome & Inclusion Activity Mix & Match Participant Outcomes Outcomes Grounding Grounding Questions Parking Lot/Discussion Board
  • Course Introduction
  • Introduction - A Little History Lesson Let's Talk About It Quote Public Law 94-142 Civil Rights Movement Assignment
  • Introduction Let's Get Started! Fact or Fiction??? Answers Question 1 Answer 1 Question 2 Answer 2 Question 3 Answer 3 Question 4 Answer 4 Question 5 Answer 5 Question 6 Answer 6 Question 7 Answer 7 Question 8 Answer 8 Question 9 Answer 9 Question 10 Answer 10 Process - What Shapes your Thinking?
  • Introduction Important Key Terms Show What You Know Implementing Special Education in the School Building Reflecting on your Practice
  • Introduction Child Find Assignment
  • A few words from the wise... Putting it all together
  • Reflection End of Course Survey Congrats

Pricing Options

Course with CEU's $130 Course with 4 SCECHs is $145

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Funding for course development provided by: Michigan Department of Education CSP grant.

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