EDUC 365 - Individual Educ Planning

(3cr) This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, in accordance with federal and state regulations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the legal foundations of special education, collaborating effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams, conducting assessments, writing measurable goals, and ensuring access to the general education curriculum.

Students will gain hands-on experience in analyzing case studies, conducting mock IEP meetings, and developing legally defensible and educationally meaningful IEPs that reflect student strengths, needs, and services. The course also explores transition planning, and progress monitoring the support student success across school settings.