ECED 335 Law and Ethics (3 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Prerequisite Admission into the BAS-T program.
Course Description
An overview of current laws concerning special education in particular, and education in general.
Course Content
A. Current federal and state legislation and laws regarding special education including Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and mandated reporting. B.
Rights relating to assessment, eligibility, and placement within a continuum of services C.
Professional ethics relating to the education of children with diverse abilities D. Responsibilities
and advocacy relating to infants and young children with disabilities and their families
Student Outcomes
1. Explain the federal and state legislation that affects children, families, and programs for young children with disabilities.
2. Evaluate the documentation, development, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and 504 plans as they are constructed based on Federal Law in collaboration with team members and families.
3. Apply the laws, policies/regulations, and ethical principles regarding positive behavior management in the construction of disciplinary planning and aversive intervention for infants and young children.
4. Interpret the warning signs and potential impacts of abuse upon children including: physical, sexual, psychological, neglect, and substance abuse; and describe the state regulations regarding protection of children and reporting of abuse.
Degree Outcomes
1. Inclusive Practices The candidate creates a welcoming, supportive, challenging environment for each and every child and his/her family and advocates for services and supports to be received in the least restrictive environment or within natural learning environments.
2. Professionalism The candidate demonstrates professionalism by accessing professional organizations and publications to ensure practices are consistent with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Council for Exceptional Children/Division of Early Childhood (CEC/DEC) Codes of Ethics, applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
Potential Methods
1. Oral presentation
2. Written critique
3. Observation critique
4. Small group assessment
5. Written quizzes and exams
6. Peer evaluation
7. Essay / Research paper
8. Role play
9. Self-assessment
10. Case Study
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