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

This course is designed to allow the candidate to explore special education leadership, management, and supervision within the broader context of history, society, and current education. Research and evidence-based practices within special education leadership, management, and supervision will be highlighted to equip the candidate with the skills and knowledge necessary to advocate, educate, and research in this field. This course explores the role of administrative leadership and instructional supervision in the successful operation of a special education program. It 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.

Credits

3 Semester Hours

Prerequisite

Prerequisite(s): MAT, M.Ed., or CAS in Special Ed. and appropriate administrative certification, licensure, or endorsement.

Corequisite

None