EDUC 344 Special Education Law
This course is designed to provide you with opportunities to examine the historical, philosophical, legal, and ethical perspectives of educational services for learners with special needs. This course will review the statutory and regulatory foundations pertaining to children and youth with disability labels such as The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, as well as Massachusetts Special Education Regulations. The course also includes an introduction to legal process including the opportunity to develop skills in reading and analyzing judicial decisions and to practice applying legal principles to factual situations. Students are NOT expected to have a background in law.