SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities

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This is an introduction course that addresses the legal and ethical practices of special education laws, assessments, Individual Education Program and inclusion practices. The candidate develops an awareness of methodologies for educating diverse learners, using assistive technology; communicating, collaborating and consulting individuals with special needs and their support systems; transition planning and typical vs. atypical development. Through research reports, practical applications, assessments, projects, case studies, presentations and class discussions the candidates demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of these topics.
Prerequisites: SPEC 600, SPEC 601, SPEC 602, SPEC 603, SPEC 604, SPEC 605, SPEC 606, SPEC 607;
Special Education program students only; May not be audited