ECE700 : Administration of Special Education Programs

The purpose of the course is to examine and discuss the functions and underlying principles of the administration of special education services in the public school setting. The role of the administrator in the development of Individualized Education Plans, student placement, student discipline, child find activities, transportation and a brief introduction to legal aspects of special education. The course will evaluate how to work with and train new staff members, relationships with SBDM councils, selection and utilization of support techniques for staff members and other critical relationships within the district and collaborating partners. This course will also look at how to evaluate personnel and programs for students with disabilities.