Inclusive Education Frameworks: Understanding Laws, Rights, and Practices

Course participants will:

• Identify the primary protections and requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for individuals with disabilities;
• Differentiate between the provisions and eligibility criteria of 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including their development, implementation, and review processes;
• Analyze the impact of disproportionality in special education, including overrepresentation and under-identification of culturally and linguistically diverse students, and propose strategies for equitable identification and support; and
• Develop action plans to apply ADA, Section 504, and IDEA guidelines effectively within educational settings, ensuring compliance and fostering inclusive environments for students with disabilities.