EDL 629 Intro to Special Education

This is a survey course, introducing the general categories, etiologies and identification of children with disabilities as per the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. It also covers the process of Special Education at the Federal and State (PA) levels. Factors that promote effective communication and collaboration among all school personnel, families, students and other community members are included. (This is a prerequisite for EDL 650, 651, 652, 653).