SED 598 - Inclusive Education Reform: a Social Justice Approach to School and Systemwide Reform

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree. Enrollment in Graduate Certificate in Special Education Administration, or Master’s in Special Education, or Permission of Instructor
Term: Varies

This course will explore how educators (teachers and administrators) can establish an inclusive vision and advocate to create a school or systemwide plan for equitable and excellent learning for all students. We will examine historical, legal, practical and theoretical perspectives on the culture and systems of special education and inclusive schooling. Students will study the research, issues, and outcomes from school leaders and educational researchers committed to advancing equity, social justice, and inclusive school reform. By the end of the course, students will have a deep historical, theoretical, and ethical understanding of inclusive school reform, as well as experience with practical tools, analysis, and applications to seek, create, and sustain equitable schools, especially for marginalized students.