EDU 4552 Legal Foundations and Services Implementation in Special Education

2 Credit hours

Explores the legal, procedural, and instructional foundations of special education under the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Topics include referral, evaluation, eligibility, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, related services, and procedural safeguards. This course emphasizes compliance, documentation, and collaboration to ensure equitable access to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).