Special Education 101 Key Topics

Published 5/2023
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 1.89 GB | Duration: 2h 15m
Explore key topics in special education to empower your teaching or efforts advocating to master key topics.

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Understand the large and big picture issues in special education to help ground and focus your work.
Learners will explore protections of rights of students with disabilities.
Explore strategies for inclusive education: Learners will explore the elements of special education.
Learn how to support students with individualized education plans (IEPs): Learners will gain insight into the process of creating and implementing IEPs.
Learn how to collaborate with others to support professional development of special educator.
Learn about evaluations, accommodations, positive supports, and the key areas of special education compliance.
Requirements
No experience needed.
Description
Explore the key topics in special education to better understand the "how" and "why" for creating the IEP and implementing key strategies for students. Develop a big picture grounding to support ou in spotting key compliance issues and to better explain special education to peers and colleagues in the school setting. Work through challenging topics with confidence. Explain the difference between accommodations and modifications, and more importantly, describe their purposes. Develop baseline knowledge of parental consent and key due process procedures. Access a wide array of resources to access as needed while you are engaging in your work. Special education teacher training often focuses on theory and history – learn the practical concepts you need to know and have confidence in to be a professional or parent advocate in this work. Learn about positive supports and least restrictive environment. Develop a baseline of key areas to include an an IEP. Move beyond "freezing" to action, when you understand that strong parental communication and collaboration can prevent many of the pitfalls in this work. Ease your stress and plan for the evaluation timelines. Know how to use the vocabulary and concepts to visit with your colleagues and parents, who may not have your expertise. Note, this course is not intended to provide you with specific legal advice. Consult with your school for specific advice and for any legal advice needed through an attorney. This course is designed to give you a high level overview to empower you with a knowledge of the key areas of special education compliance.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction to Special Education and Course Overview
Lecture 1 Introduction
Section 2: Special Education Inclusion and Least Restrictive Environment
Lecture 2 Breaking Barriers: Inclusion in Special Education
Section 3: Accomodations and Modifications
Lecture 3 Accommodations and Modifications
Section 4: Comprehensive Evaluations in Special Education
Lecture 4 Comprehensive Evaluations
Section 5: Timelines in Special Education
Lecture 5 Timelines in Special Education
Section 6: Assistive Technology
Lecture 6 Assistive Technology
Section 7: Prior Written Notice and Consent: Meaningful Parent and Guardian Engagement
Lecture 7 Prior Written Notice and Consent: Know the Big Issues without Overwhelm
Section 8: Modifications
Lecture 8 Modifications
Section 9: Due Process Rights
Lecture 9 Due Process Overview
Section 10: Positive Behavior Supports
Lecture 10 Positive Behavior Supports
Section 11: Compliance Issues in Special Education
Lecture 11 Compliance Issues You May See
Section 12: Manifestation Determination Meetings
Lecture 12 Manifestation Determinations
Section 13: Developing an IEP
Lecture 13 IEP Components: at your pace
Individuals exploring special education careers, new special education teachers, parents of children living with disabilities, teachers.

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