Course Details

SPED 536 Overview

This course addresses the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education, from referral to placement. Teacher candidates will: (1) acquire knowledge of special education legislation, policy, and terminology, (2) describe Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), (3) develop meaningful and compliant Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Post-Secondary Transition Plans (PTPs), and (3) plan evidence-based instruction for students with high- and low-incidence disabilities such as Specific Learning Disability and Intellectual Disability.