Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

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Introduces legal, historical, and research information about serving young children with special needs in inclusive environments. Introduces issues and practices associated with establishing partnerships with families and understanding collaborative relationships that contribute to meeting the diverse needs of young children in inclusive settings. Facilitates the development of skills to adapt and modify the learning environment in line with developmentally appropriate practice. Intro- duces traditional and alternative assessment and identifies the skills necessary to facilitate successful transitions. ECEd 280—Introduction to Early Childhood Program Administration (2) Recommended: Experience/employed as an Early Childhood Program Administrator Provides an introduction to administrative principles and practices of program planning, organization, personnel management, boards, and regulatory agencies. Surveys program handbooks, personnel policies, assessment tools, community resources, and fundraising ideas.