Students with Disabilities in the School Setting: Characteristics and Educational Needs for…

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(formerly EDU 3350) This course will provide teacher candidates with the foundational skills to understand the characteristics and educational needs of students with disabilities. The special education eligibility process and the special education classifications are addressed in detail, beginning with the Response to Intervention process, and followed by the Committee on Special Education procedures. Strategies to address diverse learners will be discussed with a focus on Universal Design for Learning. Opportunities to apply strategies to guide instruction will be provided through case studies with Individualized Educational Programs.