Developing Effective Individualized Education Programs

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of skills and practices needed to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a focus on utilizing evidence-based practices based on individual student strengths and needs, integrating appropriate assistive technology, and implementing effective progressive monitoring techniques. Emphasis is placed on fostering parent involvement, collaborating with all team members, and working with other professionals and paraprofessionals to provide targeted and supportive services. Candidates also study the implications of the legal, judicial, medical, and educational systems in serving students with disabilities and responding to diverse needs. Key components include initial planning and evaluation, communication and data analysis, designing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and goals, education services and transitions plans, and finally designing an IEP. Throughout this project, candidates engage in reflection, honing their professional practice and ethical perspectives within the context of special education. By the end of the course, candidates have studied the knowledge and skills needed to collaboratively develop effective IEPs that address the unique needs of each student, promote inclusive practices, and facilitate successful transitions. Pre-requisites Note: This course has a Key Assessment. The Key Assessment directions and rubric can be found in Meditrek. Teacher candidates complete the Key Assessment in Week 5 and submit it to Meditrek for scoring.

Code

EDUC 6081

Credits

5

Subject

Education