Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define and promote educational equity in special education; define equity in the context of special education and differentiate it from equality, exploring how laws such as idea and practices like IEPs, early intervention, and inclusion promote equitable access for students with disabilities; analyze strategies for inclusive and supportive learning environments; examine the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity and evaluate strategies such as differentiated instruction, co-teaching, and universal design for learning (UDL) to support diverse learners, including those with disabilities or from marginalized groups; evaluate the role of behavioral support plans in student development; explain the components and importance of behavioral intervention plans (BIPS), supported by functional behavioral assessments (FBAS), in addressing challenging behaviors and fostering positive learning environments; explore the social and emotional needs of diverse learners; analyze how educators can foster social and emotional development in inclusive classrooms through empathy-building, proactive management, and supportive teacher-student relationships; address challenges in implementing equity and inclusion; identify challenges schools face in achieving equitable education for students with disabilities and marginalized groups and propose actionable solutions to ensure inclusive and supportive environments for all learners.