This course is designed as a required course for certification in the school administration program or elective in graduate or post baccalaureate degree. Essential course questions will emphasize the delivery of a free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities within a practical application format that is accessible and useful to educational professionals. In addition, the course will consider the implications of federal requirements in state and local policy. Particular attention will be given to leadership within an educational reform environment as well as the legal and programmatic implications for children with disabilities and their families. Finally, the course will model appropriate ways in which educational professionals working with families can maximize educational results for children with and without disabilities.