SPE 561 Administration and Supervision of Programs for Exceptional Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

This course explores the role administrative leadership and instructional supervision in the successful operation of a special education program. The course examines the nature and function of administrator and supervisor as instructional leaders and considers supervisory strategies that lead to organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Programmatic and academic solutions to unique problems are identified and discussed for possible implementation as they relate to exceptional children and adolescents. This course addresses special education laws and regulations, public and private organizations, personnel, budgets, delivery of service systems, collaboration, evaluation, accountability, parent relationships, and issues/trends in special education administration and supervision. Prerequisite(s): MAT, M.Ed., or CAS in Special Ed. and appropriate administrative certification, licensure or endorsement. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours