Introduction to Special Educ

Catalog description

Provides an introduction to the terminology, identification, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the needs of diverse students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on inclusion, diversity issues, federal and state legislative mandates pertinent to nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement, individualized education programs, and professional practice and foundations in special education. Participants investigate the major areas of exceptionality, addressing the characteristics and educational needs of students with orthopedic, visual, hearing, speech, emotional, cognitive, and health impairments, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and those with learning disabilities. Connections between theory and practice are developed to enhance acquisition of course competencies. <i>IHE</i>