SPED503

Define the role of special education based on an individualized planning and programming process.

Examine the process of free appropriate public education to students in special education through a continuum of services.

Define historical, philosophical, contemporary issues and legal basis pertaining to the education of individuals with disabilities.

Identify definitions, characteristics, and educational implications for students with disabilities eligible for special education services.

Describe how disabilities can impact the student's ability to learn, interact socially, and contribute to the community throughout the life span.

Analyze strategies to support student learning at the highest possible levels.

Utilize information about students' families, cultures, and communities as the basis for connecting instruction to students' experiences.