This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Wright, Peter W. D. and Pamela Darr Wright.  Wrightslaw : Special Education Law, Second Edition. Harbor House Law Press, Inc.  ISBN 13: 978-1-892320-16-2

This course focuses on the legally mandated process involved in Special Education assessment, diagnosis, placement, and intervention.  An analysis of federal, state, and local requirements is included.  Emphasis is placed on the development of Individualized Education Program (IEP) with information provided on the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individualized Transition Plans (ITP). 

Discussion of major statues, regulations, commentary and caselaw

Identification and discussion of the history of Special Education Law

Overview and changes to IDEA

Discussion of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Purpose and background of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Identification and discussion of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Overview of Special Education Caselaw U.S. Supreme Court Cases

Discussion of monumental U.S. Supreme Court Cases