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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.
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Location
Delivery
Dates
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Availability
22278
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
01/12 –
03/02
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
24 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: 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.
- Additional Notes: Formal acceptance into upper-division coursework.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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22278
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
01/12 –
03/02
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
24 of 25 seats available |
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