Legal Implications for Accommodating Students With Disabilities in Teacher Preparation Field Placements
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2017
Abstract
The goal of Special Education is to help individuals with disabilities transition to meaningful adult roles. When students with disabilities pursue education majors, Special Education Faculty must balance their desire to support college students with disabilities, while maintaining the rigor of their academic programs. To gain a better understanding of how to support students with disabilities in teacher preparation programs, faculty must have a clear understanding of federal legislation and recent case law related to students with disabilities in professional programs in higher education. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the legal precedent for working with students with disabilities in teacher preparation programs. In this study, the authors review federal legislation for students with disabilities in higher education, present recent case law related to accommodating students with disabilities in college training programs with field components, and provide suggestions for faculty working with students with disabilities.
DOI
10.1177/0888406417700959
Recommended Citation
Dieterich, C.A., Chan, P.E., & Price, A.E. (2017). Legal implications for accommodating students with disabilities in teacher preparation field placements. Teacher Education and Special Education, 40(3), 194-211. doi: 10.1177/0888406417700959
