Effect Superv/Admin Spec Ed

Prerequisite: EDLE 601 and matriculation in Educational Leadership program This course provides an overview of the functions, responsibilities, and issues in the design, administration and supervision of special education programs at the federal, state and local levels. The administrator, supervisor or special education coordinator also designs, implements and supervises the interactions between regular education and special education and the processes for identifying and serving students with disabilities. Topics explored include special education law, IEP (development, implementation and evaluation), eligibility of students with disabilities, inclusion, co-teaching and program development as well as the fiscal aspects of special education. These topics will be explored through discussion, research, readings, class presentations and face-to-face or online discussion forums. A 25-hour field experience is required.