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ED 538 - Maine Special Education Law

This course will review the statutory and regulatory foundations of U.S. public policies as it pertains to Maine children and youth with disabilities. This course will speak to critical areas specifically addressed where the federal law and Maine’s regulations differ. This course will provide comprehensive overviews of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and other relevant federal and state legislation, regulations, and policies including FERPA, Section 504, ADA, and FAPE. Other relevant topics include student discipline, bullying and harassment, restraint and seclusion, due process, and funding.

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Analyze the importance and substantive requirements of Maine Special Education Law for administrators and teachers working in the State of Maine.
  • Articulate the legal foundations for special education including relevant legislation, litigation, and vocabulary.
  • Analyze the relationship among IDEA, Section 504, and ADA.
  • Explain key elements of related aspects of policy, including discipline, bullying, harassment, restraint, seclusion, due process, and funding formulas.


Credits: 3


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