ED 7051 - Roles and Responsibilities in Special Education Administration

This course explores the roles and responsibilities of Special Education Administrators in PK-12 school and district systems. Students will be exposed to philosophies, models, theories, and emerging and current issues associated with the administration of special education services; use data to inform policies and support organizational change; identify and explain the range of educational programming available to students with disabilities; learn how to effectively plan, implement, manage, and review programs and services that support learners and those who work with them; learn how to identify and manage resources, organizations, agencies, and partners and work collaboratively to effectively support students with disabilities; acquire the skills needed for meeting facilitation and conflict management; and identify professional development opportunities that support their growth and success as an administrator. (3 credits)