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SPE409: Special Education: Law, Policy, and Practice – 3 credits

Overview of special education legislation and litigation as it applies in K-12 settings. Examines federal and state level statutes and regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Covers regulations governing assessment and evaluation procedures, due process, mediation, manifestation determination, and disciplinary action. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual education plans (IEPs), free appropriate public education (FAPE), and least restrictive environment (LRE). Focuses on students' and parents' legal rights and schools' responsibilities regarding special education. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Code of Ethics will be examined. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division. EDU222 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17328
Paradise Valley
M 128 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
11:00AM – 12:45PM
  • M. Vite
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • Textbook info pending
17329
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Vite
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • Textbook info pending
22278
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. DeBiase
Closed
No seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    The textbook is required and is available in eBook format through the Rio Salado Library, at no cost. Links to required readings are located in each lesson within the Readings, Resources, and Assignments sections.
    Software Required
    Educational Software Required for Course:
    ATLAS (Accomplished Teaching, Learning, and Schools): To become an accomplished teacher, you need to SEE an accomplished teacher in ACTION!
    Students will have access within ten days of registering for a course and will maintain an “active” subscription for the duration of the course. While not every course will have an assignment or course content connected to ATLAS, it is still a valuable supplementary resource. Use it as a tool to enhance your professional knowledge while stretching and strengthening your own instructional delivery. Explore! Reflect! Grow! An invitation to set up an ATLAS account will be sent to your email account.
    ATLAS: https://atlas.nbpts.org
    Formal Admission Required
    EDU222 recommended but not required.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Formal acceptance into upper-division coursework.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
33030
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/26 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Quinn
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    The textbook is required and is available in eBook format through the Rio Salado Library, at no cost. Links to required readings are located in each lesson within the Readings, Resources, and Assignments sections.
    Software Required
    Educational Software Required for Course:
    ATLAS (Accomplished Teaching, Learning, and Schools): To become an accomplished teacher, you need to SEE an accomplished teacher in ACTION!
    Students will have access within ten days of registering for a course and will maintain an “active” subscription for the duration of the course. While not every course will have an assignment or course content connected to ATLAS, it is still a valuable supplementary resource. Use it as a tool to enhance your professional knowledge while stretching and strengthening your own instructional delivery. Explore! Reflect! Grow! An invitation to set up an ATLAS account will be sent to your email account.
    ATLAS: https://atlas.nbpts.org
    Formal Admission Required
    EDU222 recommended but not required.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Formal acceptance into upper-division coursework.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
33350
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    The textbook is required and is available in eBook format through the Rio Salado Library, at no cost. Links to required readings are located in each lesson within the Readings, Resources, and Assignments sections.
    Software Required
    Educational Software Required for Course:
    ATLAS (Accomplished Teaching, Learning, and Schools): To become an accomplished teacher, you need to SEE an accomplished teacher in ACTION!
    Students will have access within ten days of registering for a course and will maintain an “active” subscription for the duration of the course. While not every course will have an assignment or course content connected to ATLAS, it is still a valuable supplementary resource. Use it as a tool to enhance your professional knowledge while stretching and strengthening your own instructional delivery. Explore! Reflect! Grow! An invitation to set up an ATLAS account will be sent to your email account.
    ATLAS: https://atlas.nbpts.org
    Formal Admission Required
    EDU222 recommended but not required.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Formal acceptance into upper-division coursework.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor