I.C. STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION A Common Core of Standards for All Special Educators

CC1A. historical perspectives, legislative and litigative history, models, theories, and philosophies that provide the basis for special education practice. CC1B. current legislation, regulations, policies, litigation, and ethical issues related to the provision of educational services, including least restrictive environment, due process, assessment, discipline, transition, supplemental services and supports, specialized health care and assistive technology, to individuals with all types of disabilities across the age range. CC1C. variations in beliefs, traditions, and values across cultures within society and the effects of the relationship among child, family and schooling. CC1D. issues and trends in special education across the life span, early childhood through adult services. CC1E. issues in definition and identification procedures for individuals with disabilities, including those associated with individuals from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. CC1F. the rights and responsibilities of parents, students, teachers, and other professionals and schools as they relate to an individual’s learning needs and educational programs.