Developing Aligned Purposeful Transition-Focused IEPs
EDSE (Special Education) 513
An Online Special Education Professional Renewal Course
Are you ready to transform your transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)? This course provides you the opportunity to design transition-focused IEPs that guide educationally beneficial services, align with the student’s plans for their postsecondary life, meet legislative requirements, and verify a plan to provide educational benefit.
Dates for current and upcoming course sections are noted in the Course Details below. This course is letter graded.
Instructor: Lori Peterson
lori.peterson@unco.edu
Course Details
Credits: 3
Level of Study: Graduate
Tuition: $0
Location: Online
Fall course #1
Aug. 25 to Oct. 17, 2025
Add/Register by: Oct. 6
Drop by: Oct. 10
Withdraw by: Oct. 15
Fall course #2
Oct. 20 to Dec. 12, 2025
Add/Register by: Dec. 1
Drop by: Dec. 5
Withdraw by: Dec. 10
Eligibility
Participants should have a foundational understanding of IEP development.
Graduate Students
UNC Degree-Seeking Students
Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree and who either:
Has applied to UNC Graduate School and not yet been admitted or;
Wishes to take this graduate class but not pursue a degree.
Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.
Undergraduate Students
Juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher are permitted to take 500-level courses.
Eligibility by State
UNC can offer distance learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the major U.S. territories. We check for changes in state rules as needed. Some states may have extra rules for internships, clinical placements, and student teaching. Visit the State Authorization page to learn more.
Register
Fall term #1 CRN: 14735
Fall term #2 CRN: 14736
- You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in Ursa.
- Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the “add/register by” deadline posted on this page.
Once You Register
The Professional Development Registration and Support page has:
- Important login and resource links
- Billing and payment information
- Information for drop and withdrawal
Have more questions? Contact extended.campus@unco.edu