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Introduction
to Special Education
eLearning Course
The Department of Education & Early Development has developed web-based,
interactive training courses for educators on special education topics.
The Introduction to Special Education eLearning course offers
educators the opportunity to:
- Define their role and responsibilities
- Understand the procedural safeguards and protections provided
by IDEA
- Consider the purpose of the IEP and how to apply the IEP for individual
students
- Gain a general knowledge of the characteristics of children with
disabilities
- Learn to apply appropriate teaching strategies for children with
special needs.
Introduction to Special Education for Paraprofessionals/Teachers includes
four modules::
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Understanding the Public Law
- Disabilities
- Additional Disability Categories
Registration - To register for an eLearning account please download and complete a . Email completed registration form to .
Course Credit - This four module eLearning course is available to Alaska School District Staff as a 3-credit course through Alaska Pacific University. Click for course credit information.
Last Update 9/11/08
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