ECED 335: Law and Ethics

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Class Program

Teaching BAS

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092510

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

An overview of current laws concerning special education in particular, and education in general. Professional ethics and advocacy will also be addressed as it relates to learning programs and working with children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse and their families.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Admission into the BAS-Teaching Program and minimum 2.0 on all previous 300-level ECED and EDUC courses.

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify and explain federal and state legislation that affects children, families, and programs for children with disabilities.

Know, use, and comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) as they apply to the design and implementation of early intervention, special education, and related services.

Explain the documentation, development, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and 504 plans as they are constructed based on federal law and in collaboration with team members and families.

Apply the laws, policies, regulations, and ethical principles regarding positive behavior management in the construction of disciplinary planning.

Describe and differentiate the legal, judicial, health, and educational systems that assist families with infants and children who are ability diverse, in order to advocate for and refer children appropriately.

Discuss the advocacy provided through professional organizations and publications that support infants and children with disabilities, their families, and colleagues.

Define and discuss the characteristics that comprise high standards of competence and integrity in order to exercise sound judgement in practices consistent with the Council for Exceptional Children Code of Ethics.

Core Topics

State (WAC) and National (ADA, IDEA) Laws
IDEA categories
504 plans, IEPs, IFSPs
Ethics: Council for Exceptional Children
Behavior Management (PBIS, RC, etc.)
Mandated Reporting