Law, Transition, & Collab

Course Description

This course offers a heightened awareness of working with other professionals and parents of special needs students. It is designed to insure that each candidate will recognize his/her role in the understanding and practice of the professional, legal, and ethical practices for instructing students with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Integrate and apply knowledge of the legal bases and mandates of special education, including the protections and rights afforded by federal law, practices expected of teachers, (e.g. fair assessment practices, development of IEP’s and IFSP’s, monitoring and instruction, etc.). INTASC#9
  • Integrate and apply knowledge of the ethical standards and professional practices of education and special education, including the ability to provide a safe environment. INTASC#9
  • Integrate and apply necessary skills for collaboration. INTASC#9
  • Integrate and apply knowledge of special education legal requirements for the IFSP/IEP and related to education (IEP, 504, job partnership, IDEA, etc.) INTASC #7 and 9
  • Integrate and apply knowledge of state and federal legal requirements for placement and instruction of English Learners including ASL/English Learners. INTASC#2
  • Integrate and apply knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the promoting of positive behavior and self regulation as well as to promoting safe schools INTASC#2 and 9

Why Choose National University?

We’re proud to be a Veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate students from across the U.S. and around the globe, with over 230,000 alumni worldwide.

Four-Week Courses

Focus on one subject at a time — one month at a time — and finish your degree faster.

75+ Degree Programs

Choose from associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, plus credentials and certificates.

On Campus or Online

Study when and where it’s convenient for you with evening, weekend, and 100% online classes.

Year-Round Enrollment

Apply or transfer any time. Classes start monthly, and applications are accepted year round.

20+ Locations

Attend class and learn onsite at one of over 20 locations in California.

Military Friendly

As a Yellow Ribbon school, we offer tuition discounts to servicemembers and dependents.